Napoleon Bonaparte was a powerful force in Europe from 1799 to 1815. He rose from the ranks of the French army to become the emperor of France. By 1812 he had control of most of Europe. Unfortunately, he met his demise when he attempted to invade Russia. His downfall was almost as swift as his rise to power.


Napoleon was a man of honor, despite killing thousands of people in his conquests. He treated the people he conquered with respect and tolerance and in a sense, liberated them from the monarchies. Overall, his presence was positive because it united Europe and he liberated people under oppressive monarchies.