1. Nationalism and European History: 1789 to 1914
... declared war on Germany (Blanning, 38). Although Napoleon III had promised a peaceful reign in 1852, the temptations for winning the glory in foreign affairs were very overwhelming. Napoleon III exuded vision, mysteriousness, and secretiveness. In addition to his poor staff that caused domestic supporters to diminish, Napoleon III ended up as an incompetent diplomat. Nevertheless, Napoleon brought about several tangible successes ... ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate