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It was an effort to disrupt the lucrative trade that the British enjoyed with India. Napoleon hoped to gain Allies in the area.

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How did mutinies affect the French and Russian army?

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Who found the rossetta stone?

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Introduction about Napoleon?

Napoleon was a French general and politician, possibly the best in the history of the world, who commanded the french army and thus seized power in 1799 (consulate)


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What is the name of the deciphering stone discovered in 1799?

The Rosetta Stone is an Ancient Egyptian artifact which helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphic writing. French Army engineer Lieutenant Pierre-François Bouchard discovered the stone in July 1799.


What was the government like in France in 1799?

It was unstable and not very popular. it was overthrown in 1799 by Napoleon Bonaparte who was a rising army commander.


Who defeated Egypt in the 1700's BC?

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When did James Hartley - Indian Army officer - die?

James Hartley - Indian Army officer - died in 1799.


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Edward Montagu - Indian Army officer - died in 1799.


When did George Morrison - British Army officer - die?

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