Napoleon's Codes

Napoleon's Codes refer to a comprehensive set of laws established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804, primarily the Napoleonic Code. These laws unified and modernized France’s legal system, emphasizing equality before the law, property rights, and civil liberties. They eliminated feudal privileges and provided a clear framework for contracts, marriage, and inheritance. The Codes influenced many countries' legal systems worldwide, promoting consistency, justice, and rational law. Overall, they aimed to create a fair, accessible, and organized legal structure that balanced individual rights with social order.