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The History of France from 1870 to 1914

1. Fall of Napoleon: After the surrender of Napoleon III at Sedan in September 1870, the condition of France was deplorable. A republican government was set up in Paris and it was declared to fight the Germans. The cry was raised: "We will not yield an inch of French soil nor a stone of French fortresses " Metz with the [...]

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History of France During Louis XVIII to Napoleon III

History of France During Louis XVIII to Napoleon III! After the abdication of Napoleon in 1814 and his departure for the Island of Elba, Louis XVIII was put on the throne of France. He was the brother of Louis XVI. At the time of his succession to the throne, he was 59. He was corpulent and gouty and was unable [...]

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French Revolution: Influence, Causes and Course of the Revolution

French Revolution: Influence, Causes and Course of the Revolution! The Influence of the French Revolution: The French Revolution of 1789 is an important landmark in the history of Europe. It was the first great uprising of the people against the autocracy of the ruler. It generated ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity which crossed the boundaries of France and influenced [...]

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