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The Eighteenth Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte
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The Eighteenth Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte
The Eighteenth Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte, at Saint-Cloud, in which Napoleon seized power in revolutionary France on 9 November 1799.
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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in French history when Napoleon Bonaparte, a military general, seized power in a coup d'état on 9 November 1799. Known as the Eighteenth Brumaire, this event marked the end of the French Revolution and the beginning of the Consulate, a transitional government established to restore order and stability in the chaotic aftermath of the revolution. The scene unfolds at Saint-Cloud, a royal chateau located just outside Paris. Surrounded by a contingent of loyal soldiers, Napoleon stands confidently, his arms crossed as he addresses the assembly of the Council of Elders, a group of influential figures from the military, the Church, and the civil administration. With a firm grip on power, he would go on to rule France for the next decade, bringing both order and authoritarianism to the turbulent nation. The Eighteenth Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte is a poignant reminder of the complexities of the French Revolution and the enduring impact of one man's ambition and military prowess on the course of history. This image, taken from the archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the annals of European history, as the old regime gave way to a new order under the command of a charismatic and ambitious military leader.
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