Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, circa 1855, detail

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Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, circa 1855, detail

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Cropped, sized, and prepared for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, September 2, 2008.

Depicted ContentEmperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Emperor Napoleon III of France sign an armistice at Villafranca in Italy

Depicted ContentFrench troops are starting to depart Paris for Italy to confront the Austrians

Depicted ContentFrance tells Austria war on Piedmont-Sardinia would mean war with France

Depicted ContentThe Austrian Empire declares war on Sardinia-Piedmont

Depicted ContentPiedmont-Sardinia rejects Austria's call to disarm

Depicted ContentEmperor of Austria responds to French Emperor as relations worsen over Italy

Depicted ContentThe Emperor of Austria visits Venice

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Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria

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Historical and Public Figures, NYPL Digital Gallery

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