Waterloo was not just a military battle. It was also a battle between the concepts of the nation state and the supranational state. The U. Two hundred years later, the idea of a pan-European state has become more fashionable but is resisted by many. Earlier this year, the French tried to block the Belgians from minting a Battle of Waterloo euro coin.
While the U. Get our History Newsletter. Put today's news in context and see highlights from the archives. Please enter a valid email address. Please attempt to sign up again. Sign Up Now An unexpected error has occurred with your sign up. Please try again later. Check here if you would like to receive subscription offers and other promotions via email from TIME group companies. It is true that, even as early as the s, impoverished France almost relished the fact that it was being left behind by the British-led industrial revolution, and began to concentrate on its traditional industries such as the production of unique regional cheeses and wines, the distillation of perfumes from its native plants and hand-made high-quality clothes.
Villepin suggests that the global importance of these French industries today are victories that sprung directly from Waterloo. Until the order was given to exile Napoleon to Saint Helena, he seriously believed that he could retire as a celebrity in England. His supporters point to the fact that his tomb in Paris is bigger, and more frequently visited by tourists, than that of any king of France.
They rightly remind us that the legal system Napoleon founded, the Code Civil , is still used right across Europe. Indeed, while he was alive, Napoleon always dressed in his own unique style. In short, Napoleon might have lost on 18 June and the debate about that continues in France , but it is hard to deny that his highly vocal admirers are right — he has won the battle of history.
Sign in. Back to Main menu Virtual events Masterclasses. Napoleon Bonaparte tries to lead the final assault by his Imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo. The Duke of Wellington commanding his troops at the battle of Waterloo. Original artwork engraved by T Fielding after a drawing by R Westall.
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