The history of the French colonial empire goes back almost six centuries. Its origins began under King Francis I (1494–1547), and its collapse ended during the current Fifth Republic. And this huge period, full of wars and revolutions, is replete with numerous mysteries and secrets. Thus, researchers are baffled by what happened under Napoleon I, who lost a significant part of the French colonies. Why did this not seem to bother the emperor? And because of this, the attempt of his nephew Napoleon III to expand the colonies at the expense of Latin American countries practically led to the collapse of the empire in France itself. Not everything was smooth with the colonies of the French Republic either: either the British and Americans “squeezed out” the canals built with such difficulty and bringing in huge profits, then riots and uprisings broke out in the colonies, which ultimately practically led to the complete collapse of the French colonial system. systems. Our book tells about the secret reasons for all these events.