Napoleon and the Wars of the First and Second Coalitions

After summarizing Napoleon's conquests and the coalitions against which he fought, this video details his emergence as Emperor and a major superpower in Europe. It summarizes the main points about Napoleon, including his trail through Egypt and back into France and his appointment as the first Consul. This video is a good way to expose students to the facts of Napoleon through a series of explanatory maps, up to the formation of the Third Coalition in 1803.