Napoleon's Influence on 19th Century Europe

    Napoleon Bonaparte’s actions performed within the French military released a much bigger impact on the world than expected. He constructed an empire that consisted of almost every European country, which of course led to several political changes and influences throughout the continent.  France was completely transformed into a dominant war-seeking force. Napoleon had logical, intelligent, and untouchable war tactics, that he used while in command of France, bringing them to complete prosperity in terms of government in relation to other countries. Napoleon rid of the Directory to come to absolute rule without even putting up a fight; all members resigned when they learned of his plans. Egypt, when invaded got a complete reorganization of government by Napoleon, and he established the Institute of Egypt. The rest of Napoleon’s empire experienced changes on varying political levels; the main difference of course being their new government ruler.

   
      Napoleon's deeds and actions affected Europe also in a social aspect. He commanded the armies of France to take away nobility and serfdom titles altogether and the clergy was stripped of their excessive power. Meritocracy was established; making it so social classes mattered very little, and people were from then on rewarded on skill level rather than class. Europe become socially free, and more fair in status under French authority.

     Along with having experienced impacts on a social and political level, Napoleon's rule caused Europe be affected economically. In order to make the European economy thrive, he took control of prices. He made sure that constructions of roads and canals occurred and that industry was encouraged and improved. France specifically was economically influenced by Napoleon’s ideas, and because of him, the Bank of France was built, and their budget became better balanced. Italy on the other hand was influenced negatively at an economic standpoint, since Napoleon often stole artwork and money from them during his home-country’s revolution. 19th century economy was made overall made reasonably stable.

    Napoleon did the unthinkable by conquering so much in such a small sector of time, and the influences he had on Europe as Emperor caused him to be remembered as an important historical figure.