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 * Nationalism: Napoleonic Wars **
 * 1804-1815 **

After Napoleon Bonaparte had taken the throne of France in December 1799, France had faced the relentless ambitions of Napoleon to take over all of Europe. Napoleon’s desire to control exemplified France’s nationalistic tendencies as they perceived themselves as the strongest nation of Europe and wanted to make it evident to all of Europe. When other countries saw the direct threat emanating from Napoleon’s goals, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Great Britain formed the Fourth Coalition which eventually forced Napoleon to abdicate his throne in on April 4, 1815 (McKay et al 718). The Quadruple Coalition also formed the Treaty of Chaumont which had hoped to maintain the alliance for a minimum of twenty years. After a last attempt to dominate Europe known as the Hundred Days, Napoleon Bonaparte’s rule had effectively come to an end.