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1789

Europe. In the year of 1789, revolution broke out in Europe. Not all of Europe, though. It broke out in France. A little over a decade ago, the Kingdom of France had aided the American revolutionaries in securing their independence from the despised British Empire. France was a major part of the American victory. However, the victory against Britain had costed France. The cost, proved to be too much.

Much of the French people were inspired by the ideals of the American Revolution, even though it had been crushed. Freedom and liberty inspired the French. In early 1789, revolution broke out. France was at war with itself. After securing several victories, in May, 1789, King Louis XVI of France surrendered Paris to the revolutionaries. Thus the Republic of France was born. People in France cheered for the Tricolore, and they partied in the streets over their success over the tyrannical reign of the Bourbon monarchy.

"Vive la Revolution!" they said.

"Vive la Republique! Vive la France!" the men of France said.

Little did they know that they were about to be dragged into a war with all of Europe. Little did they know that they were going to become an Empire. Little did they know of Mason Devereux.

Little did they know of the glory they would achieve.

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This is my first alternative history story. I am new to alternatehistory.com, so please bear with me if I make some noobish mistakes. Also, my French is sadly not the best, so I will be using google translate for most of the French words found in the story. If I make horrible mistakes, please point it out and I will fix it.

This is going to be a alternative historical story based on the rise of the French Empire, and the wars they will go through. Note: Napoleon Bonaparte will not be emperor.
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