How Did Napoleon Rise to Power?

He was the man who would define the start of the 19th century. He has more documented victories than any other battlefield commander in history. From a relatively humble background, he rose to become master of Europe.

How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise from unknown artillery officer to become 'Master of Europe'? Born into a modest family in Corsica in 1769, he would survive the French Revolution and become one of the most influential military leaders in history.

This is the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Featuring historians Dr Michael Rowe, Professor Pamela Pilbeam and Professor David Andress.

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[RavenGent]

Start studying about Napoleon I always remembered reading about how his father send him to the military school in France even though he was a Corsican, he because formally trained as both artillery and infantry officer. And of course his rise started at Tulon. Then the whiff of grapeshot then the actions of Italy, then the Egypt expedition, then the coup d'etat of 1799. Then after again, victorious against the Austrians and 1800 in Italy that's what cemented the path to become emporer of france.
Also Napoleon actually really was loved by his soldiers since Italy. And they were intensely loyal to him even though you're great respect for them. Dying men would scream "vive le emperor" as he would come by.
But Napoleon was a brilliant tactician and a masterful soldier. Just like his heroes Alexander and Caesar.

[casadelosotte]

His legacy is not only in France, but a Dutchman, I can say our legal system, a bunch of words in our language and the last names, were all a result of Napoleon! It was not all bad stuff! And let’s face it, the alternative were the British, not much to choose those days!

[eamonnmoroney]

I like how these Brits are saying Napoleon brought back the patriarchy and women had a terrible time under the Napoleon’s Empire, but in fact, back in Great Britain they had the same or worse conditions. Napoleon’s view on state, civil rights etc. we’re of the time. His changes to the legal system and military however were revolutionary and were a big leap forward.

[samfarrah]

We need a 10 episode series not a movie it won’t be long enough for the whole story

[jamesshore]

He was Corsican nobility, not just some guy from Corsica

[UkrainianPaulie]

He was not short! Every other comment mentions this. He was 5'6". Normal for the period. Read a book people!

[Punisher]

If I had a time machine, I'd go back to when Napoleon went to Egypt and watch them come ashore, find the pyramids, burial sites and the Rosetta Stone. I think that would be amazing to go back and watch all that happen unfold. That would've been an amazing part of history to witness. As well as going back and seeing Ceasar and Caligula and their ships, empire, and just how the average person lived their day 2k years ago up until 300 years ago. It doesn't seem like much changed in that course of time, yet so much happened that it would be astonishing to see firsthand.

[chris.asi_romeo]

Excellent documentary 💯💯👏👏. Love watching it.

[imperial]

Very interesting and researched. Thank you.

[ambition]

0:09: 👑 Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius and influential leader, rose to power during the French Revolution.
6:52: 🇫🇷 The French Revolution began with optimism but also fear and paranoia, leading to a state of latent civil war.
12:51: 📜 Napoleon's rise to power during the Thermidorian Reaction and his appointment as Commanding General of the army of Italy.
18:33: 🏰 Napoleon's military success in Italy leads to him acting as a statesman and political leader.
24:58: 🗺 Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and its aftermath
30:40: 📜 Napoleon seizes power in France and establishes an authoritarian regime that brings stability but restricts civil rights.
37:06: 👑 Napoleon secures his hold on France through swift victories and becomes the Emperor.
41:52: 👑 Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power and his impact on France and Europe.
Recap by Tammy AI

[Etheral]

France becomes a Republic.
Straight away gets an Emperor

[ekkolima]

One of my favorite world leaders. So much so I wrote a 40 page book report on him in high school..

[gandigooglegandigoogle]

the french Empereur Napoleon is my favorite hitorical character, l'Empire is just an amazing period !

[Trecesolotienesdos]

Napoleon is arguably the classic example of being in the right place and time.

[arkadisevyan]

Chaos is a ladder, and napoleon rode it all the way up

[Biblical_Mystery]

Wow, I'm thoroughly impressed! The effort and creativity you've put into this video really shine through. Can't wait to see more!

[jimm]

Napoleon did NOT rescue one of his generals, who was Alexander Dumas's father. His father's imprisonment in southern Italy provided material for "The Count of Monte Cristo"

[eschiedler]

Joaquin Pheonix is a great actor but entirely unsuitied for the role. The director made him play a way too old version of the man when the whole point of Napoleon is that he had a meteoric rise to power in his 20's.

[stevenquestionseverything]

Would be interesting to see a French made documentary of Napoleon. These British talking heads seem a bit anti Napoleon. Anyways, always good to see another great man of Italian blood achieve such greatness 😊

[jchendrix]

It's an insult to the French people that the picture on this youtube video is of joaquin phoenix and not of Napoleon Bonaparte