After a time of uncertainty in France brought by the French Revolution, Napoleon restored the stability of France through the military. France had experienced a time of military failure during 1790’s when other European nations declared war on France. Napoleon emerged in this time as a skilled soldier and tactician. He led the French army to many victories from the time he became a commander, and later a general, in the army. These victories include wars in northern Italy and Egypt against the nations who declared war on France in an attempt to prevent a spread of revolutionary ideas in their own countries. Therefore, Napoleon’s military success protected France’s people and assisted France in defending the ideals of the French Revolution and Enlightenment.