"Soldiers and Savants: an Enlightened Despot" Topic
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| Tango01 | 16 Jan 2020 10:05 p.m. PST |
…Discovers Egypt
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Amicalement
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| MaggieC70 | 17 Jan 2020 5:44 a.m. PST |
Oh, please! This is a real reach. Bonaparte was a general in 1798 when he landed at Alexandria and a general when he left Egypt in August 1799. He had absolutely no political position or power. Thus, he was nowhere near being a despot at this period. Enlightened? Yes, to some extent. I am surprised this thesis actually resulted in a degree for this earnest but historically-challenged student. |
Shagnasty  | 17 Jan 2020 9:02 a.m. PST |
I would argue that N was already acting as an Enlightened Despot in Egypt as that is what he was by nature. Remember his revealing comment, " What, you want me to act like Washington?" |
| Tango01 | 17 Jan 2020 11:45 a.m. PST |
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| Brechtel198 | 17 Jan 2020 11:51 a.m. PST |
I would argue that N was already acting as an Enlightened Despot in Egypt as that is what he was by nature. Remember his revealing comment, " What, you want me to act like Washington?" First, he made that comment when he was First Consul, not in Egypt. He was asked, I believe by Savary, if he would relinquish power after he was finished with his reforms. He answered 'Who do you think I am? George Washington?' Napoleon admired Washington and had a more challenging time before him after he became head of state than Washington did, though Washington's task was also daunting. Second, he was a general when in Egypt and not a head of state, which has already been stated. What he did demonstrate in Egypt was that he had a talent for governing. |
| Tango01 | 18 Jan 2020 12:12 p.m. PST |
Thanks Kevin!.
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| dibble | 19 Jan 2020 12:35 a.m. PST |
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