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reputation as a master strategist, his political ascent was also driven by his ability to leverage military success into political influence. The Coup of 18 Brumaire (November 1799) Context: France was politically unstable, with the Directory government increasingly unpopular. Napoleo

ory at Marengo boosted Napoleon's popularity and political influence, helping him to solidify his position as First Consul and paving the way for his eventual declaration as Emperor of France. What was Napole