The main reasons for Napoleon’s decline were the following : (i) Continental war, (ii) continental system, (iii) Pope’s insult, (iv) campaign against Russia, (v) decay of national character (vi) England’s strong position and superior naval power, (vii) decline of nationalistic feelings, (viii) continuous occurrence of wars, (ix) flaw in character, (x) favouritism towards relatives and family, (xi) autocratic regime.
