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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