Napoleon III and the Second Empire

By Price, Roger

Subjects: Biography, Guerre franco-allemande, 1870-1871, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Nonfiction, Kings and rulers, Napoleon iii, emperor of the french, 1808-1873, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871, HISTORY, Histoire, Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), France, history, second empire, 1852-1870, Historical, History, Regeringen, Influence

Description: In Napoleon III and the Second Empire, Roger D. Price considers the mid-century crisis which provided Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte with the opportunity to gain elective office as President. The author outlines the objectives of Napoleon III and provides: * A historiographical review of the ruler and his regime * Details of changing historical attitudes to the period * A survey of Napoleon III's economic, social and political impact * An outline of the man's reign and his achievements