French Monarch Discussion Week 5: Napoleon I
This is the fifth week of French monarch discussion posts and this week our topic is Napoleon I.
Napoleon was officially emperor from 18 May 1804 – 6 April 1814, then returned from exile in Elba, reigning again for around a hundred days from 20 March 1815 – 22 June 1815. Feel free to discuss anything related to him in this post.
Discussion: These are just some potential prompts to help generate some conversation. Feel free to answer any/all/none of these questions just remember to keep it civil!
What are your thoughts on his administration? What would you rate/rank his reign?
What did you like about him, what did you not like?
Was he the right man for the time, could he (or someone else) have done better?
Who were some of the most significant people involved in his life and/or reign (governance, military matters, influence on him, etc.)?
What are some misconceptions about this monarch?
What are some of the best resources to learn about this monarch? (Books, documentaries, historical sites)
Do you have any interesting or cool facts about this monarch to share?
Do you have any questions about him?