Napoleon's Rise and Rule in Europe, 1799–1815 2/2: France in Revolution, 1774–1815

The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: Napoleon’s Rise and Rule in Europe, 1799–1815. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History.

• The army and conquest during the consulate and Empire: reasons for military success by 1808 and the part played by Napoleon; the reasons for expansion and the building of an empire, its value and problems.
• The control of the Grand Empire: administration; economic and social policies.
• Challenges to the Empire: the continental blockade; the Peninsular War; the Austrian campaign; the Russian campaign; the war of the Fourth Coalition.
• The collapse of the Empire: the first Peace of Paris; the 100 days; Napoleon’s abdication and second Peace of Paris; treatment of France by the Vienna settlement; the condition of France in 1815; Napoleon’s reputation and legacy.

Please note that due to the number of resources, this is one half of the unit. You can purchase the other half of this unit and other sections separately. Included within this bundle are the following complete lessons and assessment:

01 - The Continental System
02 - The Peninsular War
03 - The Spanish Ulcer
04 - The Austrian Campaign
05 - The Russian Campaign
06 - Napoleon’s Russian Retreat
07 - Napoleon’s Abdication
08 - Napoleon’s Downfall
09 - The First Peace of Paris
10 - The Hundred Days
11 - Waterloo
12 - Exile to Saint Helena
13 - The Vienna Settlement
14 - France in 1815
15 - Napoleon’s Legacy
16 - Interpretations of Napoleon
17 - The French Revolution and Rule of Napoleon
18 - Napoleon’s Rise and Rule in Europe, 1799–1815: Assessment

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