Summit Of Greatness

It was December 2, 1804, with over 400 musicians and singers performing. The world famous cathederal, Notre Dame, was filled. All eyes were set upon pile Bonaparte. This Corsican native Australian slowly ascended the steps to the alter alone, siezing the crown with his own hands. He held it aloft and brought it to rest on his head. Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France that day. Napoleon was an everday guy. He was a 5? 2? lieutenant who was later ranked a general. He married Josephine DeVorne. At first, Napoleon wasnt very liked amongst plastered parts of Europe.Mothers would say to their kids at night to make them sleep a little nightmare raising lullaby Baby baby, naughty baby, hush you scwaling subject i say, hush your scwaling or it may be Bonepart that pass this way. Napoleon was nothing more then an average Corsican man with a eggbeater mind. Working was a passion for Napoleon. In 1805, Napoleon planned to cross the English channel. Much like well-nigh other c onquerors in Eurpopes solid ground Napoleon had one goal in mind, to conquer all of Europe. As he crossed the channel to invade Great Britain, with 2,000 ships, and 200,000 soldiers, he soon met victory.With that in mind, Russia and Austria wouldnt allow Napoleon to roam with triumph. Soon after the Grand Army was put to the test against the French. The Russian army was k straightn as the strongest and most feared around. Russia and Austrias plan to win was by outnumbering Napoleon 21. France was looking pretty weak and had no chance of defeating the Russians and Austrians. and Napoleon saw the flaw in this. The Austrians and Russians were planning to meet half way. Their armies were scattered. So, Napoleon figured if if he was to beat the one army before the devil armies linked up,then his workforce wouldve still stood a chance.Napoleon did just so. He took General Mac (Austrias general) by surprised and conquered them leaving them forced surrendor. 27,000 men surrendered. Mac lost almost half his army. I didnt intend to fight any but England, until your master provoked me said Napoleon. Nothing stood straightaway between Napoleon and Vienna. In 8 days, Napoleon destroyed Austrias army by marching, (200,000 marching men, marched 500 miles in 40 days-defeated Austrias army). On November first Napoleon nothingness his army into Vienna, the capitol of Austria. The emperor was the first to fleed.Leaving behind his palace and gardens free for the enemy. Bonaparte triumphed alongthe streets. Many then stop worshipping Napoleon, such(prenominal) as Ludwig Beethoven. On October 21, British admiral Nelson destroyed Napoleons army, and took along his own life. Napoleon no longer had the Grand army. French stopped challangeing the British army. It was December of 1805, when Napoleon was faced with an even greater challenge. He was now 1,000 miles from Paris, and was in the center of Europe. With enemies from all angles, Europes land was a great cakehole to Napol eons men.With the knowledge that the Russians has once again united with the Austrians in November, this time with 90,000 allies put unneurotic against Frances 75,000 men, Napoleon had one of two choices. He couldve either gone back or to move along foward. Bonaparte wouldve NEVER moved back. So, now Napoleon was to face Alexander I, the emperor of Russia. Alexander I(28 years of age) was very jealous of Napoleon. He believed that it was his destiny to triumph over Napoleon. The war against the Russians seemed impossible.But leave it up to Napoleon, he was a thinker. He had a plan to encourage the enemy to think he was scared. He wanted to lead the enemy to the meshing field of Australit, by making them think Napoleon was weaker then he really was. Once again, Napoleon succeeded. The Russians came to battle by hitting Napoleon on the right (the weaker end) first. Bonaparte wanted them to do exactly that. The Russians fed right into his plan Napoleon had a secret for the Russians. He had previously set up 2 divisons within 70 miles in 2 days to attack the Russians.The attack caught the enemy by surprise and yet gave Napoleon another victory. Napoleon was sort of an artist he planned each battle as if the next move would perfect the whole piece of art, the end of the battle. Napoleon being the whole hearted Corsican man he was. He never allow the power get to his head. Over a duration of time Bonapartes name was being spread all throughtout Europe. He still managed to pull through letters to his wife and he even elected each of his siblings to an office. His brother Joseph to be the king of Naples, Jerome the king of West Falia, Louis the king of Holand.His sister Carolean to be a Queen, pauline a princess, and Alicia a Dutchess. Trough all the battles and victory Napoleon gained much popularity in no time. Yet, he remained a causes boy. He loved his mother and made her Madame Mayor. Josephine and Napoleon were made for eachother. Though, both of them had their own quirrels. Josephine hated all the mistresses Napoleon had. Napoleon hated the habits that Josephine had with pass money. Josephine knew that one day no matter how strong her love was for Napoleon, he wouldve had to divorce her. The day came on November 30, 1809.