Napoleon wanted to induce capitulation by stifling the British economy. By closing all of the Europe to British merchandise he hoped to bring about a revolt of the British unemployed that could force the governement to sue for peace.
As Napoleon could no longer think of invading England, he tried to induce capitulation by stifling the British economy. By closing all of Europe to British merchandise, he hoped to bring about a revolt of the British unemployed that could force the government to sue for peace.
