So when the Allies were invading France in 1814 Napoleon tried to abdicate in favor of his son, the three-year-old King of Rome, with his wife Empress Marie Louise as Regent. This was of course rejected by the allies. Later, during the hundred days Napoleon again attempted to abdicate in favor of his son. Though this was closer to being accepted it too was rejected. So what if one of these attempts were accepted and the King of Rome became Emperor of the French with Marie Louise as Regent? How would French history go with no Bourbon Restoration and July Monarchy? Would France be considered a pariah state or be accepted among Europe? Would France accept the new Concert of Europe or would the Empire attempt to reignite its Imperial past?