The Reign of Napoleon III (jan 1, 1852 – jan 1, 1870)

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First 5 years: spectacular success, reaped benefits of worldwide economic prosperity and added some new economic policies
-Constructed railroads, harbors, roads, etc.
-Vast reconstruction of Paris

Later on: considerably less accomplished at foreign policies, especially with Mexico
-Participated in the Crimean War
-Liberalized his regime

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