This document provides a summary of key events in Napoleon Bonaparte's early career and rise to power: 1) It outlines Napoleon's Corsican background and military education in France. 2) It describes his role in putting down the federalist uprising in Toulon in 1793, which brought him recognition and promotion. 3) Napoleon led forces that put down the "White Terror" uprising in Paris on 13 Vendémiaire in 1795, solidifying his political power. 4) As commander of the Armée de l'Italie from 1796-1797, Napoleon won several important battles against Austrian forces, enhancing his military fame and political influence.

1. centertop00Napoleon<br />Session i<br />Ambition<br />I. Corsica<br />A. Geography<br />1. “a mountain in the sea”-Friedrich Ratzel<br />B. Pasquale Paoli, “Father of Corsica” (1725-1807)<br />C. French occupation, 1768<br />D. Ajaccio-casa Buonaparte<br />E. Carlo (1746-1785) & Letizia (1750-1836)<br />1. Their children<br />a. Joseph, (15 Aug ’69) Napoleon, Lucien, Elisa, Louis, Pauline, Caroline, Jerome<br />F. military education<br />1. 5/79-10/84-Brienne<br />2. 10/84-9/85-Ecole Militaire<br />3. 6/88-6/91-La Feré<br />II. Toulon, 1793<br />Situation before Bonaparte’s arrival

2. Aug 1793-the federalist uprising