Napoleon :: French History, French Revolution

nap Bonaparte once said, Nothing has been simpler than my elevationIt is owe to the peculiarities of the clock time. Coming to power at a time of instability and cark in France immediately following the cut Revolution, short sleep quickly effected himself as the political leader and military power behind France. good and efficiently overthrowing the poorly earthaged Directory, catnap established a three troops governing body referred to as the Consulate. Naming himself Consul for Life in 1802, and vest himself emperor in 1804, Napoleon made it clear that is was a time of dramatic change in France. Although establishing himself as an absolute ruler, Napoleon did it both(prenominal) with the support of the people, through the use of a plebiscite. Obviously a man that held immense power, Napoleon has been credited with many great successes. To the people of France, Napoleon was a savior, a man who could, despite being an autocrat, implement the ideals of the French Revoluti on. Establishing order, giving the French people a sense of security, and running his disposal smoothly became Napoleons priorities. Through a variety of reforms including, change the government, establishing public education, instituting religious tolerance specifically signing the Concordat of 1801, and excite the economy, Napoleon won the support of French people across the classes, including the peasantry who in years previous had suffered greatly under absolute rulers. One of Napoleons most lasting reforms was his installment of the Napoleonic Code, a snip of laws that reflected the idea of equality so evidently bannered throughout the French Revolution. Napoleon was able to capture the attention of the French people through every facet except absolutism.