Question

Write a brief note on Napoleon Code.

Answer 1

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Napoleon's codes (1804) were a set of civil codes that had to be practiced by the French society. The aim of the code was to reform the French society, in areas such as family, property, civil procedure etc. They were the following :

• Established equality before law.
• Abolished all privileges based on birth.
• Granted the right to property to French citizens.
• Simplified administrative divisions.
• Abolished feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom.
• Removed restrictions on guilds in towns.
• Improved transport and communication.