Napoleon Map

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Napoleonic Outline

Napoleon outline After the French Revolution the monarcy was dispanded 1795 – fear of French revolution Prussia made peace with France, and Spain allied with France, Britain pulled out its troops 1799- Napoleon took control of France when he overthrew the current government called the Directory He called the new Government the Consulate Napoleon claimed he only wanted piece France which had been in an ongoing battle with Austria , fought them on June 1800 in the battle of Marengo-staggering victory 1799-During the Egyptian campaign in which Admiral Nelson’s British fleet demolishe the French fleet in the battle of the Nile. 1801- Austrians signed the Treaty of Luneville 1802 Britain and France signed the Peace of Amiens which briefly brought peace to Europe. Napoleon was not so loved by the people in 1800 on Christmas Eve he was almost killed with a bomb- was made by the Royalists (wanted a monarchy) 1801- Made peace with the Catholic church , made Catholicism the church of France Napoleon also during this time wanted to establish that government power could apply to everyone 1802 Napoleon was made Consult for Life 1802-1803 there was peace 1803 Louisiana purchase for 80 million francs or 15 million dollars 1804 Napoleon reffered to himself as the French Emperor. He also became Emperor of the Italian Republic and Conderation of Switzerland, also in cahoots with The Roman Empire 1805- Austria Allies with Britain and Alexander 1 of Russia joined with British. 1805 Napoleon was preparing to attack England. French forces on English Channel Heavily defended by Nelsons Fleet, Navy more powerful then army. Luckily Russian and Austrian army was marching on France October 21st 1805- The British fleet decimated Napoleon’s fleet at the batlle of Trafalgar- solidifying seat strength December 2nd Napoleon smashed the Russian Austria allianace – where Russia retreated to Poland and Austria signed the Treaty of Pressburg which gave Napoleon more of Italy 1806- Napoleon replaced the Holy Roman Empire with Confederation of the Rhine, . 1806- Prussia became worried and went up against Napoleon without allies, which lead Napoleon to control western Prussia, including Berlin 1807- Napoleon and Russia made a treaty- due to the fear of Napoleon taking Russia To secure empire Napoleon would have to defeat Britain. Decided to wage economic war. A plan called the Continetal System, British goods would be restricted from entering Europe. Remember how much control Napoleon has in Europe. – Russians, Austrians, and Prussians to cooperate Wanted to destroy the british Navy and give France a chance to build its own manufacturing and industry Began in 1806- but luckily the traders were smart and were able to get neutral vessels to take goods. Another decree in December 1807 the Milan which stopped against smuggling- stop british goods British used sea power- weren’t allowed to dock british ships,France wouldn’t be allowed to use british ocean The Continental system hurt France more 1807 Russia, Prussia, and Austria had officially declared war on Britain. Britain tried to get Denamrk to keep ports opened, but that made them more willing to cooperate with Napoleon Took Portugal, Tried to take Spain, but the Spanish fought back and Wellington sent troops to help Guerilla Army which damaged France a bit, and gave Germany and Austria hope Napoleon wanted to create a Grand Duchy of Warsaw- which would give him ultimate power over his allies and the countries he had taken over. ‘April of 1809 Austria rebelled a war of liberation they called it- defeated at Battle of Wagram and 1809: Napoleon turned 40 and had no heir 1811 Napoleon had a son Napoleon 2 King of Rome was name. – annulled Josephine cause of age and married Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria 1810-1811 had all of Europe except Balkans- alliances with Austria, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, and a small Prussia – all of Europe was at war with Britain Made family rulers of Europe Napoleon takeover strategy: 1) Army take over 2) Powerful influence on the government while drafted a constitution 3) Make someone a ruler, or keep the ruler under new constituteion 4) Numerous reforms and spreading the ideas of revolution throughout Europe Resentment started occurring because of the British blockade: burdens of the Continetal system, high taxes outside fo France, and Napoleons conquest of Europe Pawns against British Germany didn’t like Napoleon – anti-French through art and more Romanticism-challenged French Rationailsih Prussia:1806 after defeat started making changes in small part they had that were similar to Napoleons- more modern Prussia December 31. 1810 Czar Alexander 1 withdrew from the Continental system and began trading with Britain Sent 600,00 troops to Russia- Grand Army Waited on Russian border in cold- moved army into Russia in 1812- Russia burning and destroying countryside that they left behind. September Battle of Borodino The Grand Army won a victory against Russia As France took hold- the Russia winter took hold early- winter of 1812 was bad- Napoleon tried to negotiate, but Alexander refused December 1812 made new army after severe loss in Russia 1813 Austria and Prussia joined Russia and many Gemans 1813 Wellingrton threatened France from position in Spain October 1813 Napoleon lost the Battle of Nations April 4 1814 abdicated treaty of Fontainebbleau which would make Louis 18th king of france May 30 1814 Napoleon was exiled to isle of Elba May 1 1815 Napoleon made a return to Franc and Louis the 18th quickly fled , made a attempt at conquest called a hundred days The hundred days ended at the battle of waterloo- Britain and Prussia – defeat Napoleon- Wellington won The treaty of Paris was signed and Napoleon was exiled to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic last six years of life

Jane Austen's world

This is a blog that someone has started about Jane Austen. It has a lot of great links and information on British Culture

http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/

Austen and Napoleon Paper

This is a fantastic thesis paper that I found, the paper discusses the Napoleon war and its possible effects on Austen. Also, gives ideas on why the Napoleonic war was not mentioned in Pride and Prejudice

http://commons.pacificu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=jasc&sei-redir=1&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D1%26ved%3D0CB0QFjAA%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcommons.pacificu.edu%252Fcgi%252Fviewcontent.cgi%253Farticle%253D1000%2526context%253Djasc%26rct%3Dj%26q%3Dvoices%2520in%2520britain%2520during%2520the%2520napoleonic%2520war%26ei%3DbkGLTr34POGmsAKTjem8BA%26usg%3DAFQjCNFZxKlOvIpMlzVqNwYXwGK0A8wsyw%26sig2%3DXVZSIvNZPGbA-CumD87GBw#search=%22voices%20britain%20during%20napoleonic%20war%22

Piquet

"A complex and absorbing card game for two players in which players attempt both to create combinations in their hands and to win tricks."

The Annotated Pride and Prejudice

Article myths of Jane Austen

I found this article about the myths of Jane Austen. There are some interesting facts and also a brief discussion of the writing style of Austen.Very quick read.

Works Cited

Adams, Carol J. "5 Myths about Jane Austen." The Washington Post: B.2. ProQuest. Jul 17 2011. Web. 20 Sep. 2011 .

http://search.proquest.com/docview/877042632/131EF7979D486BC626/4?accountid=1612

Income Conversions

" four or five thousand a year:his annual income in pounds

This is the way Jane usually describes men's wealth; the income would normally come from the agricultural profits on land or from other property and investments ( In Bingley's case it turns out to be the latter). It is not easy today to translate income of the times into todays money.By some calculations, the effects of inflation means that a pound in Jane Austen's time has almost the same value as almost fourth pounds today; if so, Bingley's income would be the equivalent of 150,000 to 200,000 a year into days pounds ( or around 250-300 in U.S. Dollars...."

The Annotated Pride and Prejudice