This book is a biography of Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870. It covers his political career and the major events of his reign, including the Franco-Prussian War and the establishment of the Second French Empire. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of modern Europe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.