The Napoleonic Era – Chronology and Periodization
The Napoleonic era is that particular period in Europe and specifically in French history. It includes the final stage of the French Revolution which begins with Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup d’état. The era ended with his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. To understand the periodization and chronology is important to understand the Napoleonic Wars. Let us discuss.
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The “Age of Montesquieu” – The Constitutional Monarchy |
The “Age of Rousseau” – The Republic |
The “Age of Voltaire” – Napoleon and Enlightened Despotism |
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French National Assembly: 1789-1791
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National Convention: 1792-1795
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Consulate Era: 1799-1804
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Legislative Assembly: 1791-92
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Directory Period: 1795-1799
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Napoleonic Empire: 1804-1815
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The Napoleonic Wars: Overview, Causes, Consequences
The Napoleonic Wars were a series of war conflicts that started in 1801 (on the contrary 1803) to 1815, between Napoleon Bonaparte and several European coalitions. It was a continuation of the French Revolutionary Wars where France fought against Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and several other countries. During this fourteen (on the contrary twelve) years of period, Napoleon made several attacks on the different weak areas of Europe and gathered a huge amount of loot and land to affirm his supremacy in the balance of European power.
The main purpose of the Napoleonic wars was to maintain the strength of the French that was established by the French Revolutionary Wars in the past. The Napoleonic Wars came to an end in 1815 when Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
In this article, we are going to discuss the Napoleonic War with its causes and consequences in detail.
Table of Content
- What were the Napoleonic Wars?
- Napoleonic Wars – Overview
- The Napoleonic Era – Chronology and Periodization
- France – Before The Napoleonic Wars
- Napoleon Bonaparte – The First Consul of France
- Causes of the Napoleonic Wars
- Timeline of the Napoleonic Wars
- Major 7 Battles – The Napoleonic Wars
- The Napoleonic Wars – Defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
- Battle of Waterloo – The Last Napoleonic War
- Consequences of The Napoleonic Wars