Napoleon: Rise, Fall, and Legacy

In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of France. As ruler,

he reshaped Europe, introducing the Napoleonic Code, reforming education, and centralizing

government. On the battlefield, his tactics were revolutionary. He won stunning

victories at Austerlitz and Jena, proving himself one of history’s greatest military

strategists. But ambition has its limits… In 1812, Napoleon’s invasion

of Russia turned catastrophic. Harsh winters, stretched supply lines,

and relentless Russian resistance decimated his army. Exiled to Elba, Napoleon escaped

in 1815 for the ‘Hundred Days.’ His final attempt at power ended at Waterloo,