14 janv. 1858 - Orsini Affair
Description:
Count Orsini (Italian nationalist) attempts to assassinate Napoleon III, an event known as the Orsini affair. Orsini hoped Napoleons death would spark a republican revolution in France although this could be a gamble. The attack failed killing eight and wounding 150 but Napoleon remained unharmedGives Napoleon justification for helping Italian unficiation --> Orsini writes a letter apologising and asking for help from Napoleon
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Date:
14 janv. 1858
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 167 ans