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Napoleon Iiis Coup
Napoleon III rides through the streets of Paris after his coup d etat, declating himself empereur. Not everyone is delighted
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1851 Coup Delighted Detat Empereur I Ii Iiis Napoleon Rides December
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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December 2, 1851: Napoleon III's Coup d'État - A Historical Moment Captured in Time This evocative image depicts Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, riding through the streets of Paris after declaring himself Emperor of the Second French Empire. The scene unfolds on December 2, 1851, following a successful coup d'état that overthrew the Second French Republic. Napoleon III, dressed in a grand uniform, sits confidently atop his horse, surveying the crowds that line the streets. His expression is resolute, as if daring any opposition. However, not all Parisians are delighted with the new emperor's arrival. Some can be seen in the background, jeering and throwing objects at the procession. The events leading up to this moment were complex. Napoleon III, who had previously served as President of the Second French Republic, had been exiled to England in 1848 following a popular uprising. He returned to France in 1851, promising to restore order and stability. However, he soon grew disillusioned with the democratic process and, with the support of the army and conservative elements in society, staged a coup d'état. The coup was met with mixed reactions. Some Parisians welcomed the return of order and the promise of a strong hand to guide the country. Others, however, saw it as a betrayal of the democratic ideals that had been gained through the revolution of 1848. The image captured in this photograph reflects the divided reactions to the coup, with some Parisians cheering and others expressing their displeasure. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in French history, when the course of the country's political future was decided through the actions of one man. It also serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous nature of French political history, with its frequent shifts between monarchy, republic, and empire.
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