The French revolution was one of the bloodiest events in recent history. Over twelve brief months in 1793-1974 more than 30,000 French were guillotined. But out of this carnage a new order was born which put an end to the new regime. This meant that a talented person could rise higher into political life than ever before. Napoleon Bonaparte was such a person. Although, the son of a minor noble, he became on of France's greatest …
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…failed napoleon and after all of it the economy was weakened. Due to the continental system opposition to Napoleon had grown. People from other countries started to revolt and resented paying taxes to France, the people were fed up and wanted there own government. The spainerds were loyal to there former king and the catholic church . the despised the French so in 1808 Britian sent troops to help the Spanish in there battle with the French.