The Nature Of The Napoleonic Empire Flashcards
What did Napoleon believe was necessary to consolidate power?
Bribery and patronage
How did Napoleon change the imperial court?
Gave them new titles like grand officers and prefects of the palace
How were judges hired?
They were no longer elected, but were appointed by the government for life
What were the police like under Napoleon?
They acted as spies by imposing censorship, searching for army deserters and organising raids on areas that were believed to be sheltering enemies
How was the number of political journals published in Paris changed?
Napoleon reduced the number from 73 to 9
What did Napoleon have reports sent to him about?
Reports on all books, plays, lectures and posters that appeared in Paris
What happened to printing presses?
More than half of them were shut down in Paris
