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The Monarchs of France ruled from the establishment of the Frankish Kingdom in 486 to 1870. During most of its history, France was ruled by kings. However, four Carolingian monarchs were also Roman Emperors and the Bonapartes were Emperors of the French. This article lists all rulers to have held the title "King of Franks", "King of France", "King of the French" or "Emperor of the French". For other Frankish monarchs, see List of Frankish kings. In addition to the monarchs listed below, the…

I've been wanting to practice some 2D painting for a while, here's the first of what I hope will be a number of historically themed pieces. Inspired by 19th century artists and my contemporary hero of historical military painting, Spanish master Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau. The rider is a Napoleonic French Hussar of the 11th regiment.

Entry of the French army into Abomey, Dahomey, Africa, 1892. In November 1892, Behanzin, the last independent reigning king of Dahomey, being defeated by French colonial forces, set fire to Abomey...

Kingdom of France

History of France by Mark Makovey - Lead 2D artist at 5518 Studios

French Emperor Napoleon I retreats from Moscow after his disastrous invasion of Russia. Though it has long been said that

Marshal Soult reviewing the Foot Chasseurs of the Guard. Their full dress uniform was similar to that of the Foot Grenadiers but the bearskin bonnet had no front plate, the plume was red over green rather than red, and the turnback badges were hunting horns rather than grenades..