The French Empire

Background
The French Empire, (lasting from May 18, 1804 to April 11, 1814 and again from March 20, 1815 to July 7, 1815.) before known as the French Republic (until 1809) and then the French Empire was the empire ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte, who established French supremacy over much of Europe at the beginning of the 19th century.

After the overthrowing of the Bourbons, Napoleon Bonaparte seized power by helping Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès overthrow the Constitution of Year III.