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The Age of Napoleon

The Militarization of the Revolution

• Time Frame: 1795-1799 during the Directory

• The military gained increasing influence as an independent force.

• Civilian politicians faced pressure from revolutionary military establishment.

• Military officers had more opportunities for independent action.

• Growing interest in spreading revolutionary ideals among the ranks.

Napoleon Bonaparte

• Identity: A Corsican officer, military commander, and statesman.

• Recognized as one of history's greatest military commanders.

Early Background of Napoleon

• Origins: From Corsican gentry, initially a separatist and nationalist.

• Languages: Corsican (first), Italian (second), French (third); later became a French nationalist.

Rise to Power

• Became a general at age 24.

• Successfully suppressed a royalist uprising in Paris in 1795.

• Initiated his first military campaign against Austrians in 1796, conquering the Italian Peninsula within a year.

Napoleon in Egypt

• Invasion of Egypt (1798): Aims to disrupt British trade with India.

• Encountered unexpected resistance but avoided disaster by leaving early.

• Used propaganda to depict the campaign as a significant success.

The Coup of 1799

• Event: Napoleon seized power in November 1799.

• Became