The primary motivation for Napoleon's campaigns in Europe was to expand French influence and control while spreading the ideals of the French Revolution, such as liberty, equality, and fraternity. His ambitions were not merely territorial but aimed at establishing a French hegemonic empire across Europe and promoting administrative and legal reforms inspired by the revolutionary principles. Napoleon sought to undermine the established monarchies and spread revolutionary governance, which he believed would consolidate his power and contribute to the modernization of Europe. His military campaigns significantly altered the political landscape, leading to both the rise and eventual fall of his empire.