In 1806 Napoleon transformed the Netherlands (along with a small part of what is now Germany) into the Kingdom of Holland, putting his brother Louis Bonaparte (1778–1846), on the throne. The new king was unpopular, but he was willing to cross his brother for the benefit of his new kingdom. Napoleon forced his abdication in 1810 and incorporated the Netherlands directly into the French empire, imposing economic controls and conscription of all young men as soldiers.
in 1806 napoleon transformed the netherlands (along with a small part of what is now germany) into the kingdom of holland putting his brother louis bonaparte (1778–1846) on the throne the new king was unpopular but he was willing to cross his brother for the benefit of his new kingdom napoleon forced his abdication in 1810 and incorporated the netherlands directly into the french empire imposing economic controls and conscription of all young men as soldiers