Napoleon used his position of power to influence other countries in order to give equal rights to their citizens. He was so motivated to end feudalism that he enforced his policies in other countries aside from France. This demonstrates how compassionate and dedicated Napoleon was to bettering the lives of people all throughout Europe. He also exhibited his empathy towards civilization by talking to other leaders about changing the policies of their country. In a letter to the King of Prussia he wrote, “I want your subjects to enjoy a higher degree of liberty, equality, and prosperity hitherto unknown to the German people. I want this liberal regime to produce, one way or another, changes which will be of the utmost benefit to the system of the Confederation, and to strengthen your monarchy.” During his rule, Napoleon encouraged other leaders to follow in his footsteps so that people everywhere could be liberated and enjoy life freely. Moreover, he knew that by giving this political and social independence to subjects he was strengthening his monarchy and the empires surrounding France. This was a strategic approach since it benefitted both the rulers as well as the people who inhabited these territories, which created a symbiotic relationship between the crown and its subjects. Furthermore, Napoleon enforced the ideals of the revolution in other territories as well. Napoleon wrote, “What German opinion impatiently demands is that men of no rank, but of marked ability, shall have an equal claim upon your favor and your employment, and …show more content…
In the battle of Austerlitz you have justified what I expected from your intrepidity [unflinching courage]. You have covered yourselves with eternal glory. An army of one hundred thousand men which was commanded by the emperors of Russia and Austria has been in less than four hours either cut off or dispersed. Those that escaped your swords have thrown themselves into the