was born in Corsica and that is where he spent the
majority of his childhood. Napoleon was a bright student so his father
wanted nothing but the best educationfor his son. Napoleon attended
aschool called Ecole Militaire in Parisand graduated at the age of 16.Napoleon
had no military influence from his family because no Bonaparte had actually
taken part in the military;
this
leads to many questions as to howNapoleon led such an incredible military
life.
Napoleon
progressed into one of the military's most respectable individuals. Napoleon
was made lieutenant colonelin Corsica in 1791. However, whenCorsica
became independent,Napoleon and his family fled toFrance. Napoleon
was assigned a fleetfrom Toulon a city in France upon hisarrival.
Napoleon led his fleet into victory and was immediately made aBrigadier
General.Napoleon made progress andcontinued to gain rank, but when the
revolution came about, Napoleon joined a group planning to usurp the throne.
Napoleon successfully did soand if you are interested in more information
on how he accomplishedthis go to the link called "Napoleon's
Rule"
on the Napoleon start page.
Napoleon The Emperor
Napoleon and Education
The Resumption of war in Europe
The Final Chapters of Napoleon's
life
Napoleon
Napoleon's rule
Napoleon's Theorem
Napoleon's Rise to Power and Conquests
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