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Napoleonic Wars

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Intro to Political Science

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The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. They played a crucial role in shaping the economic policies and political boundaries of Europe, significantly influencing the early development of the liberal economy.

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