In 1793, the French government was in chaos, and the revolution that brought Napoleon Bonaparte into authority was under way. Under his influence, the nation galvanized itself for a time, and Napoleon enjoyed many military successes. The levee en masse of 1793 was a watershed event in French history that led to conquests of Prussia and Austria, but which also ultimately led to Napoleon's downfall. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
