publishistory.wordpress.comHow important was Napoleon Bonaparte’s use of propaganda and censorship in the rise and consolidation of his power in France? (Part 1, by Valentin Boulan)“To attach no importance to public opinion is a proof you do not merit its suffrage”. Traditionally famous for his military achievements, Napoleon Bonaparte nevertheless realised early on the impor… publishistory.wordpress.comHow important was Napoleon Bonaparte’s use of propaganda and censorship in the rise and consolidation of his power in France? (Part 2, by Valentin Boulan)One way in which Napoleon ensured to retain his public image and avoid criticism throughout his reign was by increasing his influence on all written information, starting, of course with the press.…
The Role of Propaganda in Destabilizing the Directory and Securing Napoleon’s Power
James Lavell
Marist College
https://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/bitstream/handle/1951/69898/fulltext.pdf
Napoleonic Propaganda by Robert Holtman is very useful:
Amazon.com: Napoleonic Propaganda: Holtman, Robert: Books
It clearly shows why Nabulieone's propanda was so effective.