Question

Discuss the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Answer 1

The rise of Napoleon came right after the fall of the Directory in 1796. The Directors often clashed with the legislative councils who then made attempts to dismiss them. The Directory was highly politically unstable ; hence Napoleon rose to power as a military dictator.

Answer 2

The Rise of Napoleon

In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte returned from the Egyptian Campaign. Successful in suppressing uprisings against the government and victorious in his Italian campaigns, Bonaparte was known as an excellent strategist who had gained the respect of his men through bravery and courage under fire, meticulous planning and an unconventional approach to warfare. Despite defeats in Egypt, Napoleon returned to a hero’s reception. Outmanoeuvring the government and supported by his army he collaborated in a coup d’état to overthrow the Directory and establish the Consulate. By 1800 Napoleon had become the First Consul of France, and was now in a position of total power.