Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1850

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Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1850

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Depicted ContentNapoleon III seeks to reassure Britain that he does not threaten peace in Europe

Depicted ContentAt Baden in Germany, Emperor Napoleon III meets with the leaders of several German states

Depicted ContentSwitzerland protest the pending French annexation of Savoy

Depicted ContentNapoleon III urges Pope Pius IX to give up the revolting Papal States

Depicted ContentNapoleon III hints at coming war with Austria

Depicted ContentIn Paris, Louis Napoleon declares France an Empire and himself its Emperor

Depicted ContentA French plebiscite confirms popular support for the restoration of the empire

Depicted ContentLouis Napoleon Bonaparte holds a plebiscite confirming French support for his coup d'etat

Depicted ContentLouis Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from prison in France

Depicted ContentLouis Napoleon Bonaparte strengthens his power over the French government

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Louis Napoleon Bonaparte

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