The Rise of Napoleon
Napoleon emerges as an officer in the French army and as Jacobin in 1793
rises to military power under the Directory (which replaced the Convention as govt.)
By 1797, he is a general and in command of French army & successful in France’s victories over central European enemies
1798: military efforts stalemated in battles with GB, Russia, Austria
1799: takes power in a coup d’etat - est. First Consul, w/weak republican bearings