n 1700, Napoleon led his reserve army across the Alps into Italy to fight Austrian forces that had laid siege to Genoa. Although Genoa had fallen by the time Napoleon had reached it, the crossing led to a series of important military victories for Napoleon.

Review the two paintings of Napoleon. How does each present Napoleon as a leader? Use specific details from the paintings to explain these differences.

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n 1700, Napoleon led his reserve army across the Alps into Italy to fight Austrian forces that had laid siege to Genoa. Although Genoa had fallen by the time Napoleon had reached it, the crossing led to a series of important military victories for Napoleon.

Review the two paintings of Napoleon. How does each present Napoleon as a leader? Use specific details from the paintings to explain these differences.