HIST 2200Y Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Klemens Von Metternich, Holy Alliance, Coup Of 18 Brumaire
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Napoleon louis the 18th (head was off by the guillotine) Meaning of painting i work for you, the people of france . He is god"s choice, did work for his power. Meaning of painting i was chosen by god for the people . Received a scholarship to study in italy, was a very good student in math. Was in the right place at the right time. When he was 20 the revolution came. He rose rapidly during the revolution as they needed loyal officers, known as a great hero. Toulon a port in the south of france, people here were against the revolution, Napoleon was sent here to take over the port which he did successful (he received immediate recognition from the government) He was always looking for ways to raise his status. Put the uprising down in paris, soon becoming a favourite from the government.