The Busy Man's Hand-Book

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Chapter XXIV — From the Establishment of the French Directory, to the Peace of Amiens

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Chapter XXIV — From the Establishment of the French Directory, to the Peace of Amiens

CHAPTER XXIV: French

But it was in Italy that the most brilliant success attended the French arms. The command had been given to Bonaparte. Having routed the…

CHAPTER XXIV: Egypt

While these important military operations were occupying the armies in Europe, Bonaparte had reduced Egypt and formed the resolution of…

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