Napoleon's Rise to Power PDF
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This document provides an overview of Napoleon's life and early career, highlighting his background, military experiences, and rise to power during the French Revolution. It touches upon his impact on Europe, as well as the political climate of the time.
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- N apoleon’s background in nobility would aid him on his rise to military positions, although he had a low ranking noble status (because he was from Corsica - which was annexed to France the year before his birth) - Napoleon was born during the time of the F...
- N apoleon’s background in nobility would aid him on his rise to military positions, although he had a low ranking noble status (because he was from Corsica - which was annexed to France the year before his birth) - Napoleon was born during the time of the French revolution, in which many high ranking aristocrats fled France (about 6000), opening many opportunities to rise to those high military ranks - Napoleon had several connections Napoleon's rule fundamentally changed the structure of europe. Most important countries on the map of 1789: - France - Spain - Great Britain - Russia - Ottoman empire - Now turkey? - Split because of different cultures - Split because of the force of nationalism - Austrian Empire - The most homogenous cultures conform into a country (like germany and Italy) Napoleon: - A product of the French Revolution - The circumstance of the French Revolution greatly benefit Napoleon rise to power - Napoleon was extremely lucky to be born during this specific time in France - Napoleon came from nobility - Napoleon is from Corsica (refer to map) - Small island place - Very insignificant - His nobility in Corsica does not give him any strength in France - It's a fluke that Napoleon is French - Corsica was annexed into France - Speaks a more Italian language - Napoleon isn’t really French - Only nobility can become a military leader - His noble blood gives him the ability to becomesomerank of officer - Napoleon's merit was his ability to manage administration rather than being a cold-blooded killer of war - Administrators were paid well - Administrators didn’t need to be corrupt to get money - Administrators would do their job in the better interest of the people Napoleon's Rise to Power (slides): - Napoleon comic with jacobin pike and throne Broad background - Born in Corsica in August 1769 (Corsica was annexed to France in 1768). At the age of nine sent to France to study, his teachers were monks. After six years of study, he entered theEcole Militaire.Napoleon graduated in1785 at the age of sixteen as a sublieutenat of artillery. - If you wanted to be high ranking you would be on a horse - His position of artillery shows his humble beginnings - He got really good at citing artillery due to his knowledge of physics - In 1791, Napoleon join the patriotic club in corsica which was closely affiliated with the Jacobin Club - In 1793 Napoleon's family fled Corsica as a result of political disagreements between Corsica’s national leader Paroli and the Bonaparte family, By this time Napolean had become friends with the Cristoforo Saliceti (An elected deputy from Corsica to the National Convention ) - Opportunities within the military were great between 1789 and 1792 as approximately 6000 officers left the country 1. Napoleon makes his name known to the governing class. a. Napoleon's role in the siege of Toulon. In September 1793, Napoleon became artillery commander on the recommendation of Saliceti. Napoleon played a critical role in ousting the British from the city. b. Napoleon also became associated with Paul Barras (a future director) at this time and eventually married his mistress Josephine de Beauharnais c. As a result of his actions in Toulon, Napoleon also became known to Augustine Robespierre d. 1795. Directory was formed and Napoleon was called on to deal with the Vendemiaire Uprising. His reward was to become commander of the Army of Italy on March 2, 1796. One week later Napoleon and Josephine were married. 2. Napoleon makes himself known to the masses a. In the first Italian campaign (1796-97), Napoleon had a dozen military victories in less than a year; he did this with what was generally considered an army that was poorly equipped and suffering from poor morale. b. Treaty of Campo Formio- effectively ended the First coalition and made Napoleon the most famous soldier in France.
