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How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to power?

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Napoleon Bonaparte also known as Napoleon I, was French military leader and emperor who took much control of Europe in the early 19th century.Napoleon rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution rapidly. He crowned himself as Emperor in 1804. He was symbol of French nationalism.

Napoleon's rise to power:
In 1792 there was political instability in France. French Revolution gave chance to Napoleon I to show his skills.The previous government was weak. The failure of ‘Directory’ and the military achievements of Napoleon contributed to rise in his power. After ' Reign of Terror ' in French Revolution the Frenchmen were looking for peace and stability . The rise of Napoleon was the only guarantee of peace and order in France.
Napoleon worked to restore stability to post-revolutionary France. He centralized the government, instituted reforms and improved the relations between his regime and pope.

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