The fall of Napoleon and the role of Britain 1814
What was the key factor in Napoleon’s fall in 1814 The Russian campaign; the effects of the war in Spain; the Continental system; the diplomacy of 1813-14; the final campaigns; internal discontents; the abdication and exile to Elba Key concept: hierarchy of causation What was the importance of Britain in the struggle against Napoleon to 1814 Trafalgar and British naval strength. The Continental System and the British blockade; the British diplomatic campaign; Wellington, the peninsular War Key concept: Napoleon and the seaTutors:
Professor William Doyle
Michael Wells