Title
The coup of 18 Brumaire
Caption
The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, and, in the view of most historians, ended the French Revolution. This bloodless coup d'état overthrew the Directory, replacing it with the French Consulate. This occurred on 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar. Napoleon Bonaparte in the coup d'état of 18 Brumaire in Saint-Cloud. .
Date
Nov 09, 1799
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A10_219
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,0Mb) / 14,1in x 16,5in / 4244 x 4941 (300dpi)