Napoleon: The Rise Begins

Napoleon Bonaparte – one of history’s most brilliant military minds. But who was the

man behind the legend? Born on August 15, 1769, on the island of Corsica,

Napoleon grew up during a time of great change. A bright student, he trained as an

artillery officer in France, quickly showing a strategic mind far beyond his years.

The French Revolution changed everything. Napoleon rose through the ranks, gaining fame after

his successful campaigns in Italy and Egypt. By 1799, he staged a coup d’état,

becoming First Consul of France. His rise was unstoppable… but this was only the beginning.

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