In a time of political chaos, Napoleon Bonaparte rose up from the turmoil that was France following the revolutions of 1789 and brought steadiness to an upset nation. Napoleon had an undoubtedly immense and enduring influence over France. Despite some of the detrimental influences, such as his overwhelming hunger for power, Napoleon did give an overall positive contribution to France. He accomplished and gave a great deal to the French nation and its' people. Starting his …showed first 75 words of 411 total…

…showed last 75 words of 411 total…which was a complete codification of the civil law and enabled citizens to advance based on ability and talent, not class or wealth. Napoleon also consolidated the nations debt by balancing the budget, establishing a bank; restoring the value on French bonds and centralizing equitable tax collection. He brought the entire system of higher education under centralized state control. Napoleon Bonaparte was a huge benefit to the French nation in their uttermost time of need.