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‘The weakness of the Directory was the most important factor in Napoleon’s seizure of power in the coup of Brumaire’ How far do you agree?
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Andrew Deans 'The weakness of the Directory was the most important factor in Napoleon's seizure of power in the coup of Brumaire' How far do you agree? The events of the 18-19 Brumaire of the Year VIII (9-10 November 1799) saw General Napoleon Bonaparte seize power from the Directory and establish the Consulate. The Councils of Five Hundred and of Ancients signed away the time of the Directory and paved the way towards Napoleon's becoming. But these events were certainly no matter of coincidence, and a large number of factors played a part in the coup being a success and also Napoleon being the main beneficiary. For the Directory to be overthrown, it must be considered that it possessed some inherent weakness that made them both possible to overthrow and deserving of being removed for a foreseen greater good. And there were certainly signs of this weakness. For years, the Directory had...
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