See Code Napoleon: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Code https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Code He ruled like a monarch, but he reformed and

See Code Napoleon: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Code https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Code He ruled like a monarch, but he reformed and liberalized the society itself and spread those ideas throughout Europe during his conquests. His rule was ended, but the reforms could not be undone by any monarch.