Napoleon III and the Second Empire - 9781138156203

Taylor & Francis

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:\n--A historiographical review of the ruler and his regime \n--Details of changing historical attitudes to the period \n--A survey of Napoleon III's economic, social and political impact \n--An outline of the man's reign and his achievements > Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Louis-Napol\u00E9on BonaPart e, President of the Second Republic; Chapter 3 The authoritarian Empire; Chapter 4 Liberalisation; Chapter 5 Defeat and collapse; Chapter 6 Conclusion; Bibliography; > \n'This is a welcome addition to an invaluable series for students. It maintains the high standard of lucid synthesis of recent scholarship which one has come to expect from Lancaster Pamphlets.' - History Review\n\n'This concise summary will be a basic text for stw