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Backed by one of the finest military establishments ever.

Britain already switched to Russia as it's nemesis and excuse for empire-making, a fact that Napoleon used as a way to gain diplomatic support for his actions, by seeking confrontation with Russia he forced the British to align themselves with France, because it was the best chance for them to...

From what I remember reading, they weren't exactly chill about, Napoleon becoming president triggered an invasion scare that lasted for years, but British government wasn't really in position to seek escalation with France, as they were already committed to containing Russian empire. It helped...