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The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte: From General to Emperor

Explore the tumultuous life of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), a renowned military general who transformed France from a revolutionary state into an empire. From his 1799 coup to his declaration as Emperor in 1804, Napoleon implemented significant reforms, such as the Code Napoleon and public education, while also facing criticism for his suppression of liberties. His ambitious campaigns led to early successes in Italy and critical engagements in Europe, culminating in the disastrous invasion of Russia and his eventual exile. This overview highlights the key events marking his ascent and fall.

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The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte: From General to Emperor

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  1. Napoleon(1769-1821) Waterloo

  2. Successful, well-known general • 1799: joins conspiracy to overthrow the Directory • Neutralizes enemies • Assassination • Bribery • marginalization Bonaparte seizes power

  3. Italy, 1796 Italy, 1810 Success in Italy

  4. 1799: The Constitution of Year VIII • 1801: Concordat with Rome, re-establishing Catholic Church • 1802: Constitution of Year X • Bonaparte becomes First Consul for life • 1804: Constitution of Year XII • proclaimed himself Emperor of the French First Actions

  5. Jacque-Louis David

  6. Investment in infrastructure • Continental system • Public Education • Code Napoleon BUT • Suppression of liberties • Law of 20 May 1802 • Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) • Louisiana Purchase (1803) Reforms?

  7. 1803-1814: Britain • Balance of Power Politics • 1805: Austria • 1806: Prussia • 1807: Russia • 1808: Spain War

  8. Europe in 1805

  9. Europe in 1809

  10. Napoleon’s Empire in 1810

  11. 1812: Invasion of Russia • 500 000 troops • Marched to Moscow where they were forced to winter • 1813: Battle of Nations • 1814: exiled to Elba Missteps Napoleon and Russia

  12. Minard’s Graph of Army Losses

  13. Exile…

  14. Escaped Elba with a small contingent of men • Marched to Paris unimpeded and collected an army • Marched out with 120 000 men and 200 000 reserves • Defeated, forced into exile again • Died in exile on St. Helena in 1821. The Hundred Days

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