e was forced to provide for his family. Napoleon spent the next seven years reading the works of the
             philosophers, and educating himself in military matters by studying the campaigns of the great military leaders of the
             The French Revolution and the European war that followed broadened his sights and presented him with new
             opportunities. Napoleon was a supporter of the French Revolution . He went back and forth between Paris and
             Ajaccio, working for the Republic. Napoleon rose quickly through the ranks and became a captain in 1792. In
             1793, Corsica revolted against the Republic, and Napoleon's family had to Flee to France. The Republic was in
             danger. France was at war with Austria, Prussia, England, Holland, and Spain. There was a revolt in western
             France, and there was a great need for good officers. At the age of 25, only one year after becoming captain,
             Napoleon performed so well that he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. He was given command of the
             artillery at Toulon, and in December of that same year, the French forced the English out of Toulon. " The
             commander in chief wrote: "I Have no words to describe the merit of Bonaparte. Much science, as much intelligence,
             and too much bravery." "(pg.7 Britannica Junior Encyclopedia #11 N-O).
             In August of 1794 Napoleon was arrested because he had been a supporter of Maximilien Rosbespierre. He was
             accused of treason. Although he was released his career seemed to be over. Then in October of 1795, the
             government was threatened with a revolt in Paris. Paul Barras, commander of the home forces, appointed Napoleon
             to defend the capital. "With amazing swiftness Napoleon massed men and artillery at important places in Paris The
             attack of 30,000 national guards was driven back by his men. About 200 men were killed on each side, but he had
             saved France from civil war." (pg.7 Britannica Junior Encyclopedia #11 N-...