THE NAPOLEONIC EMPIRE
Emperor of France (Napoleon I)
In 1804
Napoleon declared himself
His rise to power was made possible by his military victories
indispensable to France
Napoleon's main political achievements were
domestic policy
consolidated the changes made during the revolution
established the Civil Code
foreign policy
a set of laws that applied equally to all citizens
divorce
adoption
civil marriage
state-controlled education
France an empire as a result of his victories over Austria, Russia and Prussia.
Great Britain
was the only country that Napoleon never defeated
the Continental Blockade he set up
No country allied with or occupied by France was allowed to import British goods
Liberty and equality
spread the revolutionary principles
also brought about the introduction of new constitutions
ended absolute monarchy in many European countries
a united Europe
made up of kingdoms that were dependent on France and were under the control of the French emperor
Napoleon's military power began to decline
failed invasion of Russia
In 1813 his army was defeated
Battle of Leipzig
Napoleon returned to France
He was finally defeated
Battle of Waterloo
1815
He was exiled to the island of St Helena, where he died in 1821
