<p>In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte abandoned an army, and abandoned a government, launching a coup which would cement his place as a pivotal figure in history. Dr Graeme Callister returns to talk us through the political chaos, key figures, and strategic planning behind the event. We also discuss the revolutionary context, the role of military and political players, and the implications for French history.</p><p>Buy Graeme&#39;s books at: <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Dr-Graeme-Callister/a/4546" target="_blank">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Dr-Graeme-Callister/a/4546</a></p><p>Support the show at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod</a></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 The Rise of Napoleon: A Coup in 1799</p><p>03:01 Napoleon&#39;s Return from Egypt: A Savior or a Coward?</p><p>06:10 The State of the Directory: A Failing Government</p><p>08:58 The Impact of Personal Relationships on Political Decisions</p><p>11:57 The Paranoia of French Politics: A Legacy of the Terror</p><p>15:01 Key Figures in the Coup: Allies and Influencers</p><p>17:49 The Role of the Military in Political Change</p><p>21:14 The Future of France: Napoleon&#39;s Vision and Ambitions</p><p>28:03 Key Figures in the Coup</p><p>32:09 Political Dynamics and Military Influence</p><p>35:10 Historical Parallels: The English Civil War</p><p>39:00 Napoleon&#39;s Rise: From Second Choice to Leader</p><p>50:14 The Coup Plan: Constitutional Manipulation</p><p>54:32 Conclusion and Future Discussions</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Napoleon Bonaparte, French Revolution, Brumaire Coup, French politics, military strategy, 1799, revolutionary France, political upheaval</p>