Napoleon Code - (French Civil Code)

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Publish Date: 1979-10-01
Features: The Civil Code of France, also known as the Napoleonic Code, was published in 1804 and is a product of the 1789 French bourgeois revolution. It is one of the earliest civil codes of bourgeois states. After some revisions, it is still in effect in France today. The Civil Code of France has clearly had a significant influence on the development of civil law in various countries of the capitalist world. The reason for this is as follows: , France was a major power in the 19th century, and its strength made it easy for the code to influence foreign countries. Second, the code has superiority in both form and substance, which also made it easy to influence foreign countries. In terms of form, the code is written in simple and clear language, with rigorous logic and a complete system. In terms of substance, the code compromises between French customary law and Roman civil law, making it a harmonious whole. Moreover, the most important thing is that it abolished all feudal privileges and shackles. Some of its principles were praised by other bourgeois countries as the best superstructure for developing capitalism. Third, most of the bourgeois countries in the 19th century urgently needed to compile a unified civil code, and the code served as a ready-made model.