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controlled Egypt but was unable
to expand French influence in the
area and was met with several
rebellions of the local population.
France was suffering under a series
of defeats against a coalition of
countries against France. Hearing
this, Napoleon secretly returned
to France and led several victories,
further solidifying his position as
the leader of France and therefore
rendering the rebellion government
almost useless.
After this return to Paris, Napoleon