Napoleon seizes power in the Coup of 18 Brumaire and becomes First Consul of the French Republic.
Napoleon decisively defeats the combined armies of Austria and Russia, cementing his power in Europe.
Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of the French, establishing the First French Empire.
Napoleon invades Russia, leading to a disastrous campaign for the French Grande Armée.
The coalition forces decisively defeat Napoleon in the 'Battle of the Nations'.
Napoleon is finally defeated by British and Prussian forces, ending his rule.