Second Empire Home Architecture
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During the early part of the 19th century, France was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte, or Napoleon I. His empire, which he ruled from 1804-1814, was known as the First French Empire. During his reign, Napoleon gained the support of his people through means such as his Napoleonic Code, which stated that men could get jobs based on talent, rather than genetics or social class.
Napoleon's popularity resulted in the architectural movement Empire style, which lasted way past his reign, until 1830.In 1848, Napoleon I's nephew, Napoleon III, became the ruler of France. During his reign, which was known as the Second French Empire, Napoleon III had Paris rebuilt and redesigned. His style of architecture, which began in 1855, became known as Second Empire. …
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