Napoleon's political career

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  • Egyptian expedition

    Egyptian expedition

    Napoleon occupied Egypt but failed to do so with Syria. France owes much of its Egyptian treasure to this campaign, even to this day.
  • Louisiana purchase

    Louisiana purchase

    Napoleon needed an army for the wars, but a strong army needs a lot of money, so he made the Louisiana purchase to cover his military costs.

  • Code Civil

    Napoleon's Code that describes religious tolerance and equality before law and puts an end to feudalism.
  • Battle of Ulm, Austria

    Battle of Ulm, Austria

    Also known as the battle of the 3 emperors; Napoleon defeated the Habsburgs, even though they enjoyed the support of the United Kingdom and Russia.

  • Battle of Jena, Prussia

    Napoleon occupies the Kingdom of Prussia.
  • Battle of Friedland

    Battle of Friedland

    Another French victory, this time against Russia.
  • Battle of Győr and Wagram

    Battle of Győr and Wagram

    French victories in both cases.
  • Assembly of the Grande Armée

    Assembly of the Grande Armée

    Napoleon assembled the Grande Armée in order to invade Russia.
  • Battle of Leipzig

    Battle of Leipzig

    The Battle of Leipzig or the Battle of Nations made France lose some of its territories, Napoleon failed and was soon exiled to Elba.