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This exploration delves into Napoleon Bonaparte's contributions as a leader during the Enlightenment and his infamous role as a benevolent dictator. From his early victories in Italy against Austria in 1795 to the pivotal battles of Austerlitz and Waterloo, we examine the complexities of his military strategies and the profound impact on Europe. Despite significant triumphs, including becoming the King of Italy, Napoleon faced major defeats that ultimately defined his legacy and the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
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CONTRIBUTIONS COSTS NAPOLEON: BENEVOLENT DICTATOR?
ENLIGHTENED UNENLIGHTENED NAPOLEON: CHILD OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT?
DATE ENEMY BATTLE GAINS 1795 ITALY (agst. Austria) Lombardy & Venetia Italy & Switzerland 1800 Italy (agst. Austria) Marengo Austria out of the war (temporarily) NAPOLEONIC WARS 1805 Austria & Russia Austerlitz N=king of Italy 1806 Prussia Jena, Auerstadt major gains 1807 Russia Friedland master of Germany 1809 Austria Wagram Austr. territory; married Maire Louise 1812 Russia Borodinao b;oodiest battle of war; R. lost 1813 allies Dresden more of Prussia DATE ENEMY BATTLE LOSSES 1798 Britain (Admiral Lord Nelson) Abukir Egypt (but Nap. viewed as hero) 1805 Britain (Admiral Lord Nelson) Trafalgar end to idea of invading Bridain 1814 allies Leipzig to Paris Nap. sent to Elba 1815 Quadruple Alliance WATERLOO final defeat
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