Positive And Negative Consequences Of Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte left behind both positive and negative consequences in his attempt to take control of Egypt. The most important thing he did positively was finding the Rosetta Stone, but in the end he failed at capturing Egypt. It was one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s solider that found a lack basalt slab which was inscribed with ancient writing near the city of Rosetta. One of his scholars who was part of his army to take control of Egypt, made progress with the initial hieroglyph analysis of the Rosetta Stone. Later on, a French Egytptologist named Jean-Francois Champollion cracked the code and deciphered the message using Greek knowledge. This led to the language and culture of ancient Egypt which allowed scientist more discoveries. Looking

at his objective of invading Egypt to weaken Britain, he failed, but they did attempt to capture him and he avoided the capture. His French army became weaken by the disease so Napoleon ensured they retreat from Egypt in July 25, 1799. Napoleon seemed to be anti-anyone who was not helping his army so he poisoned and killed the sick members of his army. The only reason he withdraw is because the odds of taking Egypt was slim, but that also shows his ignorance. He put his entire army and himself at risk of getting captured by trying to get revenge towards Britain. On June 22, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte left the throne for his son, so he could prolong the dynasty. He tried to get his youngest son in power, but the coalition rejected is offer. Napoleon shut himself indoors and in the year 1817, his health began to decline. In 1821, he was bedridden and growing extremely weaker by each passing day. As of April 1821, he ensured his last which and to quote him “I wish my ashes to rest on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of that French people which I have loved so much. I die before my time, killed by the English oligarchy and its hired assassins.” Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821.