By 1808, Napoleon was so dominant in France and in Europe
that no one prophesized about his downfall. However between 1808-1815, there was
resistance against Napoleon that made his downfall inevitable. The factors that
led to the downfall of Napoleon were both internal and external, long term and
immediate, his own making and circumstances beyond his control as seen below;
1.
The continental system
The continental system which was designed by Napoleon to
defeat Britain became aboomerang that finally led to his own downfall.