Why would ancient societies have valued bridges

Bridges would have been the arteries of the empire. They were multipurpose. The military could march faster across rivers and lakes. Traders and farmers used them to haul their wares into towns. Travelers and vacationers used them for a relatively smooth ride to their destination.

On april 20, 1814, the dethroned emperor left france for the isle of  elba, where he was exiled under the terms of the treaty of fontainebleau.napoleon  would be allowed to ruleelba, which had 12,000 inhabitants. perhaps cruelly, the treaty allowed him to retain the title "emperor."