Discontent with Directory rule was increased by military reverses. In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte<span>, the hero of the Italian campaign, returned from his Egyptian expedition and, with the support of the army and several government members, overthrew the Directory on 18 Brumaire (Nov. 9) and established the </span>Consulate<span>. Im not too sure about this i got it from old pieces i just put together. Hope it helps a bit.</span>
