History A-Level
The establishment of the Consulate and its significance
What The establishment of the Consulate and its significance means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The Consulship, initially with three consuls, concentrated executive power, effectively ending the Directory and paving the way for Napoleon's dominance.
Topics that use The establishment of the Consulate and its significance
- From the Directory to Brumaire, 1795–99 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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