napoleonist (Meaning)
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napoleonist (n.)
A supporter of the dynasty of the Napoleons.
Synonyms & Antonyms of napoleonist
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napoleonist Sentence Examples
- The Napoleonicist historian argued that the emperor's military brilliance overshadowed his political missteps.
- A group of devoted Napoleonicists staged a failed coup attempt to restore the Bonapartist dynasty.
- The Napoleonicists believed that Napoleon was a misunderstood figure who deserved admiration for his achievements.
- The Napoleonicist movement gained some traction after the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy.
- The influence of Napoleonicists can be seen in the development of nationalism and militarism in Europe.
- Some Napoleonicists romanticized the emperor's image, portraying him as a heroic figure.
- Others saw Napoleonicists as dangerous revisionists who sought to rehabilitate the legacy of a tyrant.
- The rise of Napoleonicist sentiment in France worried other European powers, who feared a resurgence of French imperialism.
- Napoleonicists often engaged in heated debates with anti-Napoleonicists, who condemned the emperor's wars and despotism.
- Despite their efforts, Napoleonicist attempts to restore the Bonaparte dynasty ultimately failed, and the movement gradually declined in influence.
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A supporter of the dynasty of the Napoleons.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Napoleonicist historian argued that the emperor's military brilliance overshadowed his political missteps.
A group of devoted Napoleonicists staged a failed coup attempt to restore the Bonapartist dynasty.
The Napoleonicists believed that Napoleon was a misunderstood figure who deserved admiration for his achievements.
The Napoleonicist movement gained some traction after the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy.
