Episode 31: Napoleon Ends the Revolution

The relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution has long been a point of discussion amongst those interested in the history of the Revolution. For the early Marxists Napoleon's rise to power served as a cautionary tale as to how a popular military leader could subvert the revolution, yet in Napoleon's own mind he was the revolution. What is certain is that Napoleon was a product of the French Revolution, helped save the French Revolution, and ultimately aided in bringing an end to the French Revolution. On this episode of "No One is Competent" we're taking a look at the early life of Corsican general and his role in the defense and ultimate downfall of the French Directory.