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FRENCH IN NAPLES The French fleet, commanded by Amiral d Estrees, arrives in Naples harbour Date: 1799
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1799 Amiral Arrives Commanded Estrees Naples Revolutionary Wars
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French in Naples: The Arrival of the French Fleet under Amiral d'Estrees in 1799 This evocative image captures the moment when the French fleet, led by Amiral d'Estrees, entered the harbor of Naples in 1799. The French Revolutionary Wars had been raging across Europe for over a decade, and Naples, then part of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies, found itself caught in the crossfire. The French fleet's arrival marked a significant turning point in the history of Naples. Amiral d'Estrees had been dispatched by the French Directory to support the Parthenopean Republic, a short-lived revolutionary government that had seized power in Naples earlier that year. The arrival of the French fleet was intended to bolster the republic's forces and secure its hold on power against the Bourbon monarchy and its European allies. The image shows the French ships sailing majestically into the harbor, their sails billowing in the wind. The towering volcanic peaks of Vesuvius and Somma loom in the background, adding to the dramatic scene. The French troops on board the ships can be seen lining the decks, ready to disembark and take control of the city. The arrival of the French fleet was met with a mix of excitement and trepidation by the people of Naples. Some saw the French as liberators, bringing with them the promise of freedom and equality. Others saw them as invaders, intent on imposing their revolutionary ideals on a traditional and conservative society. Despite initial successes, the French occupation of Naples was short-lived. Within a few years, the Bourbon monarchy had been restored, and the French were forced to withdraw. But the memory of the French in Naples would live on, a reminder of the turbulent times that marked the end of the old order and the beginning of a new era in European history.
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