Living the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon Season 1 Episode 37 Building Power?General and First Consul

Trace the early years of Napoleon's rule and see how he built his power step by step. At war, he maneuvered boldly against the Austrians and had an uncanny ability to make peace. At home, he combined repression with conciliation to secure his power, and in 1802 he was elected First Consul for life.