Napoleon III [Hardcover]

In this assessment James McMillan moves away from ideologically-based representations of the man to focus on his use of power. He recognises the Emporer as a highly skilled operator who in the face of innumerable obstacles, attempted to conduct an original policy.

James McMillan moves away from ideologically-based representations of Napoleon III to focus on his use of power.

Chapter 1 Napoleon III and the Historians; Chapter 2 Preparing for Power; Chapter 3 The Road to Power; Chapter 4 From the Elysee to the Tuileries (184852); Chapter 5 Master of France (18521863)?; Chapter 6 Arbiter of Europe (185263)?; Chapter 7 Power without Glory (186470); Chapter 8 The Pressures of Power (186470); Chapter 9 A Modern Emperor?; Chapter 10 Fall from Power;USCopyright ? 1991, Taylor & Francis.