Napoleon the Conqueror: The Battle of Rivoli & Marengo

First part :

– Introduction- why I chose this topic and my personal relationship with Napoleon
– Brief introduction of the period (1796-1800) and historical background
– Summary of Napoleon’s career during this period
– An overview of the development of warfare and the main changes Napoleon brought to the military trends of the time

Second – main part:
– An analysis of two battles that were pivotal to Napoleon’s career and demonstrated the so-called ‘splendour of Napoleonic’ manoeuvre

Third part:

– Concluding summary and outline of recommended reading
– Space for questions