Reflection on Napoleon

   
          NAPOLEON




    In the 17& 1800's Napoleon was a a very influential figure. Social economic and political systems were all influenced by Napoleon. Napoleon had a positive I'm pact on the Economic system of Europe. He restored economic prosperity throughout the world. He established the Bank of France, which balanced the budget and built infrastructure. The main way that Napoleon restored economic prosperity was by controlling prices and encouraging trade throughout France. He also built road and canals which made trade more accessible.

    Napoleon also made a positive impact on the social system. Everyone was treated as an equal during Napoleons reighn. He abolished serfdom and the power of the nobility. Although Napoleon was widley respected he still had his critiques. One of his critiques was Madame de Stael, having tight connections to King Louis  XVI's rule she did not approve of the way Napoleon ran France. Her disapproval can be seen when she says, "I do not believe that when Bonaparte became head of government he had yet formulated the plan for a universal monarchy." Madame de Stael was amoung a group of a people who were against Napoleon. However, the majority of France supported him.

      Europe's political system was positively affected by Napoleon. Meritocracy was established in France during his reighn. This ensured that people were treated based off their skills rather than their social classes. As a result the Nobility were not the only ones with control in France. This also helped the entire poor class of France. Napoleon took over many nations. Almost all of which he made a positive impact on by reforming there governments. The Institue of Egypt and the expansion of the new world, were results of some of Napoleons invasions. Napoleon positively effected the social, economic and political systems of a France and other areas he conquered.