Napoleon Bonaparte's Rise to Power and Italian Campaign - A comprehensive examination of Napoleon's early military career, focusing on his Italian Campaign and the establishment of sister republics.
Key Points:
- Born in Ajaccio, Corsica in 1769 to a family of Italian origin
- Rose to military prominence during the Siege of Toulon in 1793
- Led the successful Italian Campaign (1796-1797)
- Established multiple sister republics in Italy
- Conducted the Egyptian Campaign against British interests
- Seized power through the Coup of 18 Brumaire
Highlight: The Treaty of Campoformio marked a significant turning point in Napoleon's early career, establishing French dominance in Northern Italy.