Was Napoleon A Defender Or A Betrayer Of The Gains Of The French Revolution?

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Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte is undoubtedly one of the most authoritative and fierce leaders of his time. He rose to power between 1799 and 1841 through a coup de ’tat that overthrew the five-man directory. Napoleon’s leadership came during the French Revolution and spread all over Europe. His inception was welcomed by the French people who at the time were facing a crisis and instability (Staff). It was after his rise to power that his leadership was characterized by corruption and other vices that left the population feeling betrayed. He manifested himself as a military dictator, despite being a developer and ensured the French of their stability in the global front he had oppressive practices.
During his tenure, Napoleon inducted limitations on freedom for the French people. His leadership was authoritative and denied workers their rights making them slaves to their employers. He did not value equality and instituted a system that was oppressi...