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The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte: From Corsican Roots to Emperor of France

Explore the extraordinary journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, born in Corsica in 1769 to Carlo and Letizia. From his early military education in military colleges to his leadership during the French Revolution, Napoleon emerged as a prominent figure during a time of chaos. His decisive actions, such as suppressing the Royalist insurrection in 1795, led to his promotion to General. Across Europe, he expanded his empire through swift conquests but faced defeats, including the disastrous campaign in Russia and the pivotal Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Discover the complex legacy of one of history's most influential leaders.

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The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte: From Corsican Roots to Emperor of France

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  1. Napoleon Bonaparte

  2. Early Life and Education • Born 1769 • Corsica • Carlo and Letizia • Sent to Royal Military College • Later Royal Military Academy of Paris

  3. Napoleon During the Revolution • Mixed feelings about Revolution • Revolution changes Military mentality • Begin to look for people with ability • Napoleon sent to Paris

  4. Napoleon’s first Taste of Leadership • Royalist insurrection in 1795 • Napoleon in charge of suppressing • Promoted to General • Love-interest of Josephine • Appointed Supreme Commander of troops in Italian • Bridge of Lodi

  5. Napoleon the Unstoppable War Machine • Drives back Austrians • “liberates” Italy • Stays in control of Italian provisional government • Unrelenting sieges on Austria and Germany • Egypt

  6. Napoleon Seizes Power in France • October 1799 • Launches coup on Government • Sieyès • 3 Consoles • Out maneuvers Consoles • Most powerful man in France • Becomes Consult for Life

  7. Consolidating Power • Infrastructure built back up • Centralized bank • Secondary education system • 1801, Concordat with Pope • Reward merit • Punish dissidents

  8. Crowned Emperor • 1804 • Pope present • Crowned in Cathedral • Places the crown on his own head

  9. Empire Building • War declared with Britain • 1805: Swept away remnants of Holy Roman Empire • Also in 1805: Austria falls to France • 1806, conquest of Spain • End of 1806, Napoleon enters Poland • 1807, French occupation of Portugal • 1809 France annexes Papal States

  10. Empire Building and Fall • 1810, Holland incorporated into French Empire • 1811, begins assault on Russia • 1812, arrives at Moscow and is in for surprise • Spain, British, and Russians drive French backwards • October 1812, French turn retreat from Moscow • 1815 Battle of Waterloo

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