Napoleon III Vol 2 by J.-M. Villefranche

The second volume of J.-M. Villefranche's comprehensive history of Napoleon III and the Second French Empire.

This authoritative work explores:

• Napoleon III's ambitious reforms and modernization of France
• The transformation of Paris under Baron Haussmann
• Support for Italian independence and the unification of Italy
• The rise of Otto von Bismarck and Prussian power
• The principle of national self-determination and people's freedom
• The Ems Dispatch and the road to war with Prussia
• The Franco-Prussian War and the disaster at Sedan
• The fall of the Second Empire and Napoleon III's legacy

J.-M. Villefranche's detailed narrative reveals the complexities of Napoleon III's reign, from visionary reformer to tragic figure. Essential reading for understanding the Second Empire, the unification of Germany, and the geopolitical realities that shaped modern Europe.

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