Please give your personal opinion for this question and make it between 80-150 words.
Napoleon is seen by many as a military dictator, pure and simple. Others point to Napoleon’s legacy as a lawgiver, statesman, master negotiator, and suggest that his positive effects on Western society far outweigh the damage wrought by his campaigns. Discuss his rule as First Consul and Emperor of France, and whether you agree with either assessment. Be specific; give concrete examples in support of your argument.