The term French Empire can refer to:
- Two Empires of the French founded by members of the House of Bonaparte,
- The First French Empire of Napoleon I and II (1804–1814 and 1815)
- The Second French Empire of Napoleon III (1852–1870)
- The French colonial empire of the 17th to 20th centuries
- French Empire style
- Second (French) Empire style
- Francia (Frankish Empire) of Charlemagne
Famous quotes containing the words french and/or empire:
“Justice has its anger, my lord Bishop, and the wrath of justice is an element of progress. Whatever else may be said of it, the French Revolution was the greatest step forward by mankind since the coming of Christ. It was unfinished, I agree, but still it was sublime. It released the untapped springs of society; it softened hearts, appeased, tranquilized, enlightened, and set flowing through the world the tides of civilization. It was good. The French Revolution was the anointing of humanity.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)
“It is an immense misfortune to the empire to have a king of such a disposition at such a time. We are told and every thing proves it true that he is the bitterest enemy we have.... To undo his empire he has but one truth more to learn, that after colonies have drawn the sword there is but one step more they can take.”
—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)