The Directory and Napoleonic Era Modern history

the executive directory body of 5 directors held executive power in france following convention , preceding consulate. period of regime (2 november 1795 until 10 november 1799), commonly known directory (or directoire) era, constitutes second last stage of french revolution. napoleon, before seizing title of emperor, elected first consul of consulate of france.

the campaigns of french emperor , general napoleon bonaparte characterized napoleonic era. born on corsica french invaded, , dying suspiciously on tiny british island of st. helena, brilliant commander, controlled french empire that, @ height, ruled large portion of europe directly paris, while many of friends , family ruled countries such spain, poland, several parts of italy , many other kingdoms republics , dependencies. napoleonic era changed face of europe forever, , old empires , kingdoms fell apart result of mighty , glorious surge of republicanism.