Author Bio: Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. He is most noted for founding the french first empire and reorganizing the political map / structure of Europe during the early to mid 19th century.
Date/Context: December 1804. Napoleon was crowned emperor on December 2, 1804, so it makes sense he would rapidly relate his mindset.
Summary: Napoleon describes himself in the third person so that he can seem more aloof and careing for the French. He describes the decision process as painful and that he repeatedly had to seek counsel from the senate. After describing his thought process he describes the religious significance of having the pope officiate, then he talks about the symbolism of his oath.
Quotes: "Napoleon was, ... Emperor of the French"
Summary: Napoleon describes himself in the third person so that he can seem more aloof and careing for the French. He describes the decision process as painful and that he repeatedly had to seek counsel from the senate. After describing his thought process he describes the religious significance of having the pope officiate, then he talks about the symbolism of his oath.
Quotes: "Napoleon was, ... Emperor of the French"
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