Why was Napoleon's rule considered democratic despotism?
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Why was Napoleon's rule considered democratic despotism?
Democracy and Despotism:
While these two terms are opposites, a combination of the two can exist. This typically happens in an absolute monarchy type of government system. ''Despotic democracy'' would cease to be a democracy by definition.
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View this answerNapoleon proclaimed himself Emperor of the French. This means that he ruled with absolute power, which qualifies his rule as despotism. However, he...
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Napoleon Bonaparte: Rise to Power and Early Reforms
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 4Study the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Learn about how Bonaparte went from being the son of a poor nobleman in Corsica to taking power as Emperor of the French.
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