The officers were directly appointed by him and were thus loyal and also accountable to him. He centralized the administrative departments and had mayors and prefects to govern the communes and departments. He curbed down on corruption, inefficiency and embezzlement. He was a skilled administrator and that showed in how he structured the administration of France. Frenchmen could own land and even transfer their properties. Catholic was made a state religion but the concordat of 1801 also assured freedom of worship. Napoleon Bonaparte succeeded in finding a midway between religious leaders and revolutionary reforms that urged the nationalization of lands and assets owned by the church. The society and people at large were benefited by some of Napoleon Bonaparte major accomplishments.ġ. There was inflation, unemployment, religious problems and financial crisis.

Napoleon Bonaparte was the outcome of the socioeconomic and political crisis that existed in France towards the end of the eighteenth century. He is also infamous for plundering wealth and building a massive personal fortune. Napoleon Bonaparte is hailed as one of the greatest rulers, military commanders and conquerors in the history of mankind.

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