History A-Level
The role of key individuals (Sieyés, Bonaparte)
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Sieyés, a director, sought a strong military figure to support a constitutional revision, and Bonaparte's return provided the necessary prestige and force.
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- From the Directory to Brumaire, 1795–99 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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