Napoleon Part 3: The Egyptian Adventure
Real Dictators
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Napoleon and the Brumer Coup
Napoleon wanted a bloodless coup, but the legislature refused to abolish itself. The younger bonaparte threatens to shut proceedings down. Lucien in characteristic form, just can't help himself. Civilized debate descends into a slanging match. Some deputies faint, the majority flee. A few even leap out of the windows.
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