Napoleon III's foreign policy led to the end of his reign, as opposed to his domestic projects like his economic expansion, industrialization, public works, and support of the arts.
Specifically, Napoleon III's choice to give in to German taunts and get involved in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 was what ended his reign. Early in the war, he and his army were captured in the Battle of Sedan. Napoleon III became a prisoner of war and the Third French Republic was declared in his absence.
Frances defeat in the Franco Prussian War of 1870.
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War with Prussia was what ended his reign.
Napoleon
No, it was controlled by Maximilien Robespierre.
France, after the Reign of Terror led by Maximilien Robespierre.
Napoleon III's reign ended primarily due to France's disastrous defeat in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The war exposed weaknesses in his military leadership and administration, leading to widespread discontent among the French populace. Following his capture at the Battle of Sedan, he was forced to abdicate, and the Third Republic was proclaimed, marking the end of his empire.
The Franco-Prussian War posed challenges for Napoleon III during his reign because it led to his capture and downfall, resulting in the collapse of the Second French Empire.
Maximilian Robespierre led it until he was guillotined, signifying the end of the "Reign"
his reign was called the Second Empire
Napoleon II, also known as the King of Rome, never officially reigned as emperor. He was proclaimed emperor by his father, Napoleon Bonaparte, in 1815 during the Hundred Days after Napoleon's return from exile, but his reign was very brief and largely symbolic. After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon II was taken to Austria and lived there until his death in 1832. Thus, his reign is often referred to as a "phantom reign" or "symbolic reign" due to its lack of political power or independence.
The people were dmanding an end to the Reign of Terror.
Waterloo
The Napoleonic Code.
The great Napoleon Bonaparte