Napoleon III 1848-1870 Revision Notes

This topic covers the reign of Napoleon III and the Second Empire during the period 1848-1870. After the fall of the constitutional monarchy, this topic addresses the issues of the economy, religion and foreign policy. Key events include Napoleon III impact on Italian and German Unification, the war in Mexico and the Crimean War. Domestic policies include the reform of banking, the improvement of infrastructure and the renovation of Paris as well as the prefectorial system and censorship.