Do Now: Napoleon had characterized himself as “the Revolution on Horseback.” What does this mean?

Do Now: Napoleon had characterized himself as “the Revolution on Horseback.” What does this mean?

Napoleonic EuropeNapoleonic Europe

I. Challenges to Napoleon’s Empire

A. Foreign countries revolt against France

1. Britain sets up a blockade against France

2. Spain used guerilla warfare against Napoleon

British Cartoon British Cartoon Based on this cartoon, how does Britain feel about Napoleon?

Based on this cartoon, how does Britain feel about Napoleon?

“Third of May, 1808” by Goya (1810)

“Third of May, 1808” by Goya (1810)

Napoleon’s Family Rules!Napoleon’s Family Rules!e Jerome Bonaparte King of Westphalia.e Joseph Bonaparte King of Spaine Louise Bonaparte King of Hollande Pauline Bonaparte Princess of Italye Napoléon Francis Joseph

Charles (son) King of Rome

e Elisa Bonaparte Grand Duchess of Tuscany

e Caroline Bonaparte Queen of Naples

Napoleon was unable to take over Russia because it was too cold and too large.

Napoleon’s Retreat from Moscow (Early 1813)

Napoleon’s Retreat from Moscow (Early 1813)

II. Napoleon’s Downfall

A. Russia created alliances with Britain, Austria and Prussia

B. Napoleon abdicated from power,

exiled, escaped and returned to France.

Napoleon’s AbdicationNapoleon’s Abdication

Napoleon in Exile on ElbaNapoleon in Exile on Elba

Napoleon on His Way

to HisFinal Exile

onSt. Helena

Napoleon on His Way

to HisFinal Exile

onSt. Helena

Napoleon’s Residence on St. Helena

Napoleon’s Residence on St. Helena

British crush forces at Waterloo

Napoleon exiled again and dies in

1821

Napoleon’s TombNapoleon’s Tomb

Hitler Visits Napoleon’s Tomb

Hitler Visits Napoleon’s Tomb

June 28, 1940June 28, 1940