Napoleon
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Napoleon is said to be one of the greatest French leaders of all time. Napoleon created an empire that covered most of Central and Western Europe. He proved himself as a talented administrator he created the Code Napoleon. The Code Napoleon enclosed seven laws in which incorporated the sanctity of family and some of the freedoms gained by the French during their revolution including religious toleration and the abolition of serfdom. He also created the Code of Civil procedure which insured widespread user if mediation in the courts and the laws. Napoleon also Centralized France's government by dividing France and appointing people to administer regions in which he called departments. The government in effect was very strong and efficient. Napoleon established both the Bank of France and the French bourse (stock exchange), he also established the National and Departmental Tax Boards which ensured equitable taxation for all, which in effect the income of the French went up at an incredible rate. Under his supervision, over twenty thousand miles of imperial and twelve thousand miles of regional roads were completed, including the Great Cornice. Almost a thousand miles of canals were built...