The Bonapartes are the celebrated and powerful dynasty of the 19th century. They built a new empire and made France the most influential state in Europe—capital of science, literature, and fashion. Representatives of the family gained a special fame, power, and wealth, becoming a powerful clan that conquered all of Europe. Despite numerous wars, the French honor the Bonapartes thanks to Napoleon’s progressive code and advanced reforms within the country—many of which still operate today.
How did Napoleon I “stamp” crowns across Europe? Why did Lucien Bonaparte dig an underground passage to his beloved’s house? What really happened to the son of Napoleon III? Why, after becoming emperor, did Napoleon continue to wear military uniform? Is it true that Josephine participated in her husband’s coups?
How much did the emperor receive for selling Louisiana? Who wrote the Napoleonic Code?
A story of history, secrets, intrigues, and disputes of a young dynasty that conquered not only France, but all of Europe.