HISC26H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Meritocracy, Bourgeoisie, Secret Ballot
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3 points a day deducted for late papers (without a documented excuse) Email late papers to both dale and prof. nelson. Was motivated to start creating a dynasty after he gained power as a consulate (and even dictator) in 1799. The nosiest, most meticulous, most scribbling, red-tape mongering, list-making, controlling, verifying, cautious, and finally just the most cleaning-lady of administrations past, present, or future. Police in the napoleonic state became how we see the police today: enforce the law, enforce a coherent political system. A new authoritarian government: it"s about the single individual (leader) and he builds the rest of his government beside him. Napoleon as manipulator (minimize negative public opinion: of the people, of his soldiers, of the elite. Named himself first consul for life (1802) Named himself emperor (1804: succession made hereditary. Napoleon took on a new grant imperial style.
