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Treaty of Fontainebleau. Jeremy Bennie & Eddie Krahe. A little History. Napoleon & France Nappy had been ruling for ~10 years Napoleon just invaded Russia and FAILED For many reasons, it was a HORRIBLE IDEA European powers grouped together to attack and dethrone a weakened Napoleon
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Treaty of Fontainebleau Jeremy Bennie & Eddie Krahe
A little History • Napoleon & France • Nappy had been ruling for ~10 years • Napoleon just invaded Russia and FAILED • For many reasons, it was a HORRIBLE IDEA • European powers grouped together to attack and dethrone a weakened Napoleon • Coalition of powers – Austria, Prussia, Great Britain, Russia, Sweden, German states • Following conflict called War of the Sixth Coalition
A Little History • The Attack • …didn’t take long. • France quickly overwhelmed. • Coalition won in the Battle of Paris • Coalition, led by Emperor Alexander, proposed a treaty… this became the Treaty of Fontainebleau
The Treaty • Items: • The New Regime of France • Napoleon’s Title • Napoleon’s Exile • Napoleon’s Money & Property • Napoleon’s Guards • Prisoners of War
New Regime of France • Coalition – 40 points • Alexander said this is the main goal of the Coalition. They weren’t about to let Napoleon stay in power. • Napoleon – 30 points • Really wanted to keep his power, but his was willing to make some sacrifices for the French people.
Napoleon’s Title • Coalition – 9 points • While they didn’t really care about Napoleon’s title as Emperor, it would be kind of insulting for him to keep this. • Also, keeping the title of emperor gives him some de facto power. • Napoleon – 25 points • “Power is my mistress,” says Napoleon. He is somewhat obsessed with his power and really wants to keep his title—it’s important to him.
Napoleon’s Exile • Coalition – 25 points • Another major condition for the Coalition. • If Napoleon stays in France, they believe there is NO DOUBT he will try to seize power again (and succeed in doing so) • Napoleon – 5 points • Exile is a step up from what has happened to France’s previous dethroned rulers GUILLOTINE. • He can settle for exil (besides he can get back… and DOES!)
Napoleon’s Money & Property • Coalition – 5 points • Wants to keep Napoleon from having the resources to return to power, but cares more about other items. • Napoleon – 5 points • Wants to keep resources for the support of his family but also values other items more and is willing to sacrifice for France.
Napoleon’s Guards • Coalition – 20 points • Very afraid of Napoleon returning to power. Guards, combined with Jacobin support in Italy, could help Napoleon make a comeback. • Napoleon – 15 points • Wants troops to protect himself and his family. Feared that people would be after him (and they were—attempts were made on his life en route to Elba).
Prisoners of War • Coalition – 1 points • This was of very little importance to them. There were very few prisoners of war, for the French had been defeated so decidedly. • Napoleon – 20 points • Surprisingly important to Napoleon, who wanted to maintain his image in the eyes of the French people and not be seen as a villain.
A quick Calculation • Choose Guards • 50 + 15x = 85 – 20x • 35 = 35x • x = 1 • Napoleon gets all of Guards
AWP vs. Reality • Only two items were different: • Money & Property • AWP – Napoleon kept all • Reality – Napoleon sacrificed nearly all • Guards • AWP – Napoleon kept all • Reality – Napoleon kept very few • MAIN POINT – Napoleon lost a lot more in reality • WHY?
Let’s Change the Game • Is it realistic for the Coalition and France to split 1:1? • NO!!! • France had already lost the war • The Coalition had a HUGE upper hand • Is 2:1 more appropriate? • Let’s find out!
A quick Calculation • Choose Money & Property • 2 (50 – 5x) = 85 + 5x • 100 – 10x = 85 + 5x • 15 = 15x • 1 = x • Napoleon loses all of his Money & Property
Modified AWP vs. Reality • Only two items were different: • Money & Property • Modified AWP – Napoleon lost all • Reality – Napoleon lost nearly all • Guards • Modified AWP – Napoleon lost all • Reality – Napoleon lost nearly all • MAIN POINT – Much closer using modified AWP • Coalition was at an advantage
Works Cited • Agathon-Jean-François baron Fain. The Manuscript of 1814: A History of Events which Led to the Abdication of Napoleon. • Alison, Sir Archibald. History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815. • Fontainebleau, Treaty of. In The Companion to British History, Routledge. • Johnston, R. M. The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words. • Lamartine, Alphonse de. The History of the Restoration of Monarchy in France. • “Treaty of Fountainebleau.” en.wikipedia.org/Treaty_of_Fountainebleau_(1814).