HS 117

D.C.Ellison, Instructor

Assignment on Napoleon Bonaparte

The figure of Napoleon Bonaparte dominated not only Europe, but the entire Occidental World at the close of the turn of the 19th century. His enduring appeal is apparent to anyone who does a Web search where there are now more than 2,000 sites referencing him. I recommend going to the following Web Site which has enough links to get you through this assignment.

Evaluate Napoleon Bonaparte from the following perspectives: (1) What was Napoleon's relationship to the French Revolution? To what extent was he its heir or its betrayer? Did he save the Revolution or liquidate it? (2) What were his most lasting achievements in the areas of (a) social reform, (b) political reform, (c) economic reform, and (d) religious reform? Discuss each in some detail making clear what the importance of each was.

Finally, discuss his impact outside of France in both Europe and the Western Hemisphere.

The recommended length of this assignment is 1,000 words (about two typed pages, single spaced)