Class Syllabus: The Napoleonic Legacy

Office Hours:	I will be checking my e-mails on a daily basis.
Course Meeting Times:	Continuous

Course Description

The Napoleonic Legacy course introduces the student to facets of Napoleon that many people ignore: his non-military achievements. The course will show that although no one is irreplaceable, there are, occasionally in history, persons who have such an impact on the world that you can only measure time as 'before' and 'after' him or her. Napoleon is such a person. Napoleon's military exploits are a military strategist's dream. But his civilian achievements have helped shape our present world. There are no special course requirements for The Napoleonic Legacy--- except a deep interest in history and an inquisitive mind.

Course Requirements

This course does not require any previous education or experience.

Course Goals

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to an aspect of Napoleon that is rarely touched upon: Napoleon's civilian achievements and their impact.

Reading Materials

All the material will either be in the lessons themselves or in the Class NetLinks.

You may, of course, do some searching on your own.
Note that there is a list of books in the announcement that certainly will interest you but they are not required for the course.

Grading Policy

Passing is 80%.
Students can request any test to be taken over again.
Also, I understand that for some students, English, will be a foreign language. I place more importance in the answer than in the grammar.

Time Limit

YOu have 6 months to complete coursework.

Special Requirement

Enjoy yourself!

Topics Covered

1. Meet Napoleon Bonaparte : general introduction to the man and an overview of his civilian achievements.

2. Napoleon and the French Civil Code: His greatest achievement? Some say yes and others disagree. What did Napoleon think about it?

3. Napoleon Bonaparte and Dr. Larrey: The life of a soldier is never easy. There is a difference between a soldier who is also a politician and a politician who is also a soldier. Napoleon was above all a soldier. The encouragement and facilities he gave Larrey saved many lives.

4. Napoleon and Religion: Yes, there was a revolution and yes, the church's powers in France were reduced to almost nothing. But did the people really want to eliminate religion?

5. Napoleon and Social Status: Napoleon brought in some new ideas that seemed very daring at that time...even if they are not for us.

6. Napoleon and the Bank of France: In French they say " l' argent est le nerf de la guerre"----i.e. money is what makes war tick. It is also what makes peace and unity work.

7. Napoleon and Education: Education is the backbone of a country.

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