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==Emperor==

==Emperor==

Louis Napoleon or Napoleon III was elected by a landslide in a fair election in 1848, thanks to support from traditionalists in rural areas. He thus became president of the new [[Second Republic of France]].  His coup d'etat December 1851 made his a dictator and ended the republic. It was an inevitable event in the political evolution of French society. The Second Republic had disappointed everyone except the politicians who directly benefited from it. While the Napoleonic cult of his uncle was helpful in Louis Napoléon's rise to power, Napoleon III was himself a shrewd politician. His boldness and wisdom were the main factors contributing to the success of the coup.

Louis Napoleon or Napoleon III was elected by a landslide in a fair election in 1848, thanks to support from traditionalists in rural areas. He thus became president of the new [[Second Republic of France]].  His coup d'etat December 1851 made his a dictator and ended the republic. It was an inevitable event in the political evolution of French society. The Second Republic had disappointed everyone except the politicians who directly benefited from it. While the Napoleonic cult of his uncle was helpful in Louis Napoléon's rise to power, Napoleon III was himself a shrewd politician. His boldness and wisdom were the main factors contributing to the success of the coup.

 

By 1852 he replaced the Republic with the '''Second Empire''' of France, and installed himself as its emperor. He promoted liberalized policies within France, which enjoyed prosperity during much of his reign. He sought to accomplish an industrial modernization of France. Before 1860, Louis Napoleon can be seen as having achieved a deal of success; popular support appeared to be on his side.  Through various direct and indirect means, Napoleon controlled most of the French press, which extolled his political, diplomatic, military, religious, economic, architectural and cultural achievements and covered up his failures.

By 1852 he replaced the Republic with the '''Second Empire''' of France, and installed himself as its emperor. He promoted liberalized policies within France, which enjoyed prosperity during much of his reign. He sought to accomplish an industrial modernization of France. Before 1860, Louis Napoleon can be seen as having achieved a deal of success; popular support appeared to be on his side.  Through various direct and indirect means, Napoleon controlled most of the French press, which extolled his political, diplomatic, military, religious, economic, architectural and cultural achievements and covered up his failures.