Second Empire of France (jan 1, 1852 – jan 1, 1870)
Description:
Louis Napoleon became Napoleon III, Emperor of the French by a plebiscite in 1852. The Second Republic became the Second Empire. The French created an Authoritarian State (albeit a well run one) through universal male suffrage. Paris (rebuilt by Napoleon III)In its early years (1852–59), the empire was authoritarian but enjoyed economic growth and pursued a favourable foreign policy.
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Date:
jan 1, 1852
jan 1, 1870
~ 18 years