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Uniformed members of the (Directoire), Directory, or Directorate, a five-member committee which governed France from 1795 to 1799 (engraving)
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Uniformed members of the (Directoire), Directory, or Directorate, a five-member committee which governed France from 1795 to 1799 (engraving)
5304821 Uniformed members of the (Directoire), Directory, or Directorate, a five-member committee which governed France from 1795 to 1799 (engraving); (add.info.: Uniformed members of the (Directoire), Directory, or Directorate, a five-member committee which governed France from 1795, when it replaced the Committee of Public Safety. On 9 November 1799, it was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte in the Coup of 18 Brumaire and replaced by the French Consulate. It gave its name to the final four years of the French Revolution. Philippe-Antoine Merlin de Douai; Louis Revelliere-Lepeaux; Paul Barras; N. Francois de Neufchateau; Jean-Francois Rewbell; Reubell; Reubel; Rewbel); Universal History Archive/UIG
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This engraving captures the uniformed members of the Directoire, Directory, or Directorate, a powerful five-member committee that governed France from 1795 to 1799. The intricate details of their attire and expressions provide a glimpse into the political landscape of late 18th century France.
The Directoire was established in 1795 as a replacement for the Committee of Public Safety and played a significant role in shaping the final years of the French Revolution. Comprised of influential figures such as Philippe-Antoine Merlin de Douai and Paul Barras, this governing body navigated through turbulent times in French history.
However, their reign came to an abrupt end in 1799 when Napoleon Bonaparte orchestrated the Coup of 18 Brumaire, overthrowing the Directoire and establishing himself as ruler. Despite its relatively short existence, the Directoire left an indelible mark on French politics and society during this transformative period.
Through this striking engraving, we are transported back to a time when power struggles and revolutionary fervor defined everyday life in France. The intricate fashion choices and stern expressions captured in this image serve as a reminder of the complexities that shaped one of history's most tumultuous eras.
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