Tag: Napoleon III

  • What If: The Iron Chancellor Falls

    Otto von Bismarck’s early death during the Franco-Prussian War could have escalated the conflict into a widespread European war, drastically altering history and delaying German unification.

  • The Curious Tale of St. Napoleona: How a Political Holiday Shaped Modern Celebrations and French Historical Perception

    St. Napoleona Day illustrates how political leaders manipulate cultural traditions to enhance power, shaping national identity while intertwining Napoleon’s legacy with religious significance in France.

  • Book Review: Bismarck’s War by Rachel Chrastil

    Perfect for the Advanced History Classroom For educators teaching AP European History, World History, or advanced undergraduate courses on nineteenth-century Europe, finding books that combine rigorous scholarship with accessible narrative can be challenging. Rachel Chrastil’s “Bismarck’s War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe” emerges as an ideal text that bridges this gap…

  • Cinco De Mayo: Not Mexican Independence Day

    Learn about what Cinco De Mayo means to US and North American history by checking out my blog and resources. (link)

  • TDIH: Second French Empire Begins

    Learn more about how the Second French Empire under Napoleon III played a significant role in modernizing France, bolstering its economy, and expanding colonial territories. However, Napoleon’s expansionist policies, the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, and alliances in Europe contributed to the conditions leading to World War I.

  • CW150: Cinco de Mayo

    DYK that in 1862 France invaded Mexico because of a European plot to help the CSA? #CincoDeMayo celebrates one of those battles.