Le Bainville, Jacques 1879-1936 creator text utu 2021 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Le Dix-huit Brumaire" by Jacques Bainville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the political circumstances and events surrounding the coup d'état of 18 Brumaire, which marked the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to power in France. It examines the intricate interactions between key figures such as Sieyès, the revolutionary leader, and Bonaparte, whose ambitions and military prowess ultimately reshaped the future of France. The opening of "Le Dix-huit Brumaire" sets the stage for an analysis of the political turmoil in France leading up to the coup. It discusses the disillusionment with the Directoire and the desire among revolutionary factions for a strong leader to restore order. The narrative touches on Sieyès's search for a military leader, the conditions that hinted at an impending coup, and the arrival of Bonaparte from Egypt. The text highlights the significant political maneuvers and alliances that unfolded during this crucial period, laying the groundwork for understanding the complexities of this turning point in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-05-01 Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 France -- History -- Coup d’état, 1799 DC Original publication data not identified 25023393 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65213 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65213 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134515.0 65213