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The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 52: The Morning After
Jun 23, 2019
This podcast delves into the aftermath of the Coup of 18 Brumaire and Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power. It explores the coup's implications, censorship in Napoleonic France, strategic ambiguity, Napoleon's peaceful image, and his impact on politics, culture, and society.
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- The Coup of 18 Brumaire marked the transition from the chaotic revolution to a new regime, where General Napoleon Bonaparte emerged as the first consul and gained emergency powers.
- Bonaparte effectively utilized the support of the army, intellectuals, and the bourgeoisie, adapting his political stance to appeal to different groups, which helped solidify his control over France and consolidate the new Consulate regime.
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The Overthrow of the Directory and Napoleon's Rise to Power
On November 11, 1799, the Directory was overthrown in a two-day coup led by Emmanuel C.S. However, it was General Napoleon Bonaparte who took the most prominent position and became the first consul. Bonaparte had used the coup as leverage and gained emergency powers from the legislature. He released a statement, giving an official version of events that misrepresented the truth, but was believed by the French public.
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