French Revolution: Facts About Napoleon

We’re still living in the age of Napoleon.

For one, Napoleon’s Code provided the foundation for the legal systems of many countries throughout the world, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Monaco.

#2. He almost literally shaped the world

You probably know about his triumphs in Europe, but he also played a big role in the Louisiana Purchase, which strengthened the young United States.

And blunders in Portugal and especially Spain, where his invasion created a power vacuum, helped spark wars for independence in Latin America which created the nations we know today

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