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Debate in the Assemblee
A debate in the Assemblee Nationale before Napoleons coup d etat establishes him as First Consul. Date: 1799
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1799 Assemblee Coup Debate Establishes Etat Napoleon Nationale
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This evocative print captures a pivotal moment in French history as the Assemblee Nationale deliberates the fate of their government in the wake of the French Revolution. The date is 1799, and the tension in the room is palpable as deputies passionately debate the proposed constitutional reforms. The proposed changes, spearheaded by the Five Hundred, would significantly alter the balance of power in France, shifting it away from the legislative body and towards an executive branch. In the foreground, a deputy, dressed in the traditional robe and tricorn hat of the period, passionately addresses his colleagues, gesturing for emphasis. Behind him, other deputies lean in to listen intently, some nodding in agreement, others shaking their heads in dissent. The president of the assembly, seated at the table in the center, looks on with a stern expression, trying to maintain order amidst the heated discourse. Little did these men know that their deliberations would be interrupted by the unexpected events of the following night. On the 9th of Brumaire, Napoleon Bonaparte would stage a coup d'etat, overthrowing the Directory and establishing himself as First Consul of France. The constitutional reforms debated in this chamber would become the foundation of the Consulate, a new form of government that would last for over a decade and solidify Napoleon's hold on power. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into a crucial moment in French history, a moment when the course of the nation was about to be irrevocably changed. The debates in the Assemblee Nationale on that fateful day serve as a reminder of the complex political machinations that underpinned the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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