Absolutism/Revolutions By jackson.barber1993 Period: May 10, 1774 to Jan 21, 1793 Louis XVI Ruled over France Period: Jun 24, 1812 to Dec 14, 1812 French Invasion of Russia France, led by Napoleon, invades Russia intending to annex the country. The invasion is a failure, when Napoleon and his troops run out of food, and begin to lose troops due to the cold, harsh conditions.