The coup of 18 Brumaire that ended the French Directory.
Historical background
In November 1799, conspirators moved the French legislative councils from Paris to Saint-Cloud, citing a supposed threat. Bonaparte was given command of troops and faced resistance when he appeared before the deputies.
Soldiers cleared the Council of Five Hundred, and the remaining legislators approved a provisional government. The Consulate that followed concentrated power in the hands of Bonaparte as First Consul.
