apoleon was planning to take on Britain buthe had already gotten on the bad side of those countries that were loyal to the Britishwhich would give him little foundation 55. When Napoleon gained yet another victoryagainst the Third Coalition, Russia remained at war with France 56. The Prussians wereconcerned about the recent defeat of Austria and so they declared war on France, unlikethe other battles had been prompted 57. This was a major defeat for the Prussians, andNapoleon had gained again in 1806 58. The Russian's, realizing Napoleon's strength,decided to make peace 59. The plan that Napoleon had been drawing up against Britainwould now be taken into action. Napoleon's plan failed. Britain refused to make peacewhich infuriated Napoleon 60. He figured that because Britain's power lay in their trade,he would impose economic warfare 61. Napoleon literally blocked off their trade withwhat was called the Continental System 62. Many other powers bought from and relied on Ashcraft 10Britain; Napoleon's system not only imposed on Britain but also other countries. Next,Napoleon collapsed the Spanish government and put his brother on the throne 63. Napoleon had made it thus far, but his decision to invade Russia in 1812 turned the tide ofhis power 64. The main reason for this defeat was the lack of food supplied to thesoldiers as well as the freezing weather conditions 65. Napoleon knew that his army had lost many men as well as hope, but because of his ambition, he did not stop here. Around1814, another coalition formed against Napoleon that included Britain, Russia, Austria,and Prussia 66. They invaded Paris and immediately Louis XVIII took over as emperor67. With him he brought back many emigres, supporters of the Revolution, whom theFrench people mistrusted 68. Napoleon was forced to exile to Elba but only too soon didhe return to Paris by escape 69. He was determined not to give up all that he had workedso viciously for...
