The French Revolution transformed Europe forever and brought an end to absolute monarchy in France. The Storming of the Bastille became the defining symbol of popular resistance against the old regime, while the execution of Louis XVI marked the final collapse of Bourbon rule. The Reign of Terror ended with the fall of Robespierre, opening the way to a more stable government. Power eventually passed to Napoleon Bonaparte, whose coronation as Emperor demonstrated that the revolution had replaced the old order with a new one. Following Napoleon's defeat, the Congress of Vienna sought to restore the balance of power across Europe and shaped the continent's political landscape for decades. This campaign follows the journey from revolution to empire and finally to a new European order.
