... period of largest influence. This time period lasted for almost sixteen years and is known as the Napoleonic Era. During Napoleon's lifetime he acquired many territories, most of which were gained it the about 16 year span. Some believe that Frenchman Napoleon Bonaparte was the second greatest commanding general of all-time. Second only to Alexander the Great the Greek conqueror of the fourth century B.C. To his fellow Frenchman, though, he is probably an extraordinary man that should be held on a pedestal. On the other hand, to his victims of conquer he most likely think of Napoleon as a vile, murderous man. During this period between 1799-1815 Napoleon had various contributions, both domestic and foreign. Napoleon had several domestic accomplishments. His largest, and first, by far was when he and his colleges together overthrow the throne in a coup d'etat on November 10, 1799. The name of the new ...

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