The Napoleonic Empire

Napoleon Bonaparte was the emperor of France from 1804 to 1814 and again in 1815.

The Napoleonic Code was a set of laws that was introduced by Napoleon in 1804. It is still the basis of the legal systems of many countries today.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18, 1815, and resulted in the defeat of Napoleon's army by the Allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington.

Josephine de Beauharnais was Napoleon's first wife. They were married in 1796 and divorced in 1810.

Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812 with the aim of conquering the country. However, the Russian army was able to defeat Napoleon's forces and force them to retreat.

Napoleon Crossing the Alps is a famous painting by Jacques-Louis David that depicts Napoleon crossing the Alps on horseback.

Joseph Bonaparte was Napoleon's older brother and became king of Spain in 1808.

Napoleon's final resting place is Les Invalides, a military museum and hospital in Paris.

Louis-Nicolas Davout was known as the "Iron Marshal" due to his toughness and resilience on the battlefield.

The Great Retreat was Napoleon's famous retreat from Moscow in 1812. It was a disastrous campaign that resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of French soldiers.

Louis Bonaparte was Napoleon's younger brother and became king of Holland in 1806.

The Battle of Austerlitz was a decisive victory for Napoleon over the Austrians and Russians in 1805.

Jean Lannes was known as the "Eagle of Austerlitz" due to his bravery and leadership at the Battle of Austerlitz.

The Battle of Trafalgar was a decisive victory for the British over the French in 1805.

Jérôme Bonaparte was Napoleon's youngest brother and became king of Westphalia in 1807.