Brumaire Collection

Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799
528271 Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799. Napoleons Coup d Etat of Eighteenth Brumaire

Napoleon Bonaparte leading the grenadiers into the Council of Five Hundred in the coup of 18 Brumaire. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic

The Eighteenth Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte, at Saint-Cloud, in which Napoleon seized power in revolutionary France on 9 November 1799. 1799

Fete pour la Paix Generale donnee a Paris le 18 Brumaire. Pont Royal, 1801-2

Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory

The coup d etat of the 18th Brumaire (9th November), 1799, 19th century

France. The Coup of 18 Brumaire (9th November 1799). The Napoleons troops dissolving the Council of Five Hundred. Painting

Andre Jacques Garnerin, first man to descend in a parachute, standing in the gondola of his parachute waving a French flag after release from his balloon (shown at left)

Hotel De LA Victoire
The HOTEL DE LA VICTOIRE, in the rue de la Victoire, Paris, where Napoleon lived before his rise to power following the 18 Brumaire. Date: 1790s

French Revolution: The Coup d etat of 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799). Napoleon Bonparte (1769-1821) overthrew the Directoire and became First Consul. Engraving

Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799. Napoleons Coup d Etat of Eighteenth Brumaire

Emmanuel Joseph, Comte de Sieyes (1748-1836), Abbe Sieyes, French Revolutionary leader and churchman. Plotted the revolution of 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799) with Napoleon Bonaparte

Jean Victor Moreau (1761-1813) French soldier and revolutionary. Assisted Napoleon in the coup of 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799). In 1804 banished by Napoleon who accused him of plotting against him

Napoleon Coup D etat 4
THE 19TH BRUMAIRE With fellow consuls Sieyes and Ducos, Bonaparte stages his coup d etat at Saint-Cloud, dissolving the Conseil du 500 overthrowing the Directoire

Napoleon Coup D etat 3
THE 19TH BRUMAIRE Bonaparte, with fellow consuls Sieyes and Ducos, stages his coup d etat at Saint-Cloud, dissolving the Conseil du 500 overthrowing the Directoire

Napoleon Coup D etat
THE 19TH BRUMAIRE Bonapartes coup d etat : he dissolves the Conseil du 500 at Saint-Cloud and overthrows the Directoire

Coup De Brumaire
Cambaceres invites Napoleon to become First Consul. Napoleon accepts graciously

Napoleon 1799
THE 19TH BRUMAIRE Napoleons coup d etat : he dissolves the Conseil du 500 at Saint-Cloud and overthrows the Directoire

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"Brumaire: The Turning Point in French History" On November 10th, 1799, the stage was set for a momentous event that would forever alter the course of France. As Napoleon Bonaparte led his grenadiers to St Cloud near Paris, he closed the farce of egalite and ushered in a new era. Known as the Eighteenth Brumaire, this coup d'etat marked Napoleon's rise to power as First Consul. A British cartoon by James Gillray captured the essence of this pivotal moment, depicting Napoleon confidently leading his troops towards victory. The Fete pour la Paix Generale donnee a Paris le 18 Brumaire celebrated not only peace but also symbolized the consolidation of power under Napoleon's rule. His vision for France was clear - stability and progress were paramount. The Hotel De LA Victoire became synonymous with this historic event. It stood witness to the unfolding drama and served as a reminder of how one man's ambition could reshape an entire nation. Andre Jacques Garnerin, known as the first man to descend in a parachute, added another layer of intrigue to this period. His daring feat mirrored the audacity displayed by those involved in Brumaire - taking risks and defying convention. Brumnaire itself became more than just a date on the calendar; it embodied hope for change and rejuvenation amidst political turmoil. It represented an opportunity for France to reclaim its glory and forge ahead into a brighter future. The coup d'etat of 18th Brumaire left an indelible mark on history books worldwide. Its significance cannot be overstated - it signaled both an end and a beginning simultaneously. As we reflect on these events from our vantage point today, let us remember that sometimes it takes bold actions like those witnessed during Brumaire to shape nations and redefine destinies.