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The Reign of Napoleon III (Rand McNally European History Series)
The Reign of Napoleon III - Rand McNally European History Series Author:Brison D. Gooch From the author's Preface: — This book hopes to present a view of Louis Napoleon (Napoleon III) that fairly recognizes the legitimate claims of both his critics and defenders during the past hundred years. The Emperor and his Empire are virtually indistinguishable, so that Napoleon III's story is very much France's story for more than two decades... more ». Because this supremely political figure was also strongly motivated by social issues, our account accordingly emphasizes political and social developments in France, with less attention given to other aspects of the nation's life. ...« less