Jigsaw Puzzle : Napoleon III Surrenders
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Napoleon III Surrenders
SURRENDER At a chateau on the banks of the river Meuse, Emperor Napoleon III surrenders to Bismarck and is later deposed
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Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Experience the thrill of history coming together with the challenge of a jigsaw puzzle! The Media Storehouse Napoleon III Surrenders puzzle, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the banks of the river Meuse. Witness the pivotal moment of Emperor Napoleon III's surrender to Bismarck, leading to his deposition. Engage your mind and test your problem-solving skills as you piece together this captivating image, bringing history to life in your own home. Perfect for history enthusiasts, puzzle lovers, or anyone seeking an enjoyable and educational pastime.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 28cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
September 1870: A Historical Moment of Imperial Defeat - Napoleon III Surrenders to Bismarck at a Chateau on the Banks of the River Meuse In this evocative image from the annals of history, Emperor Napoleon III of France, resplendent in his military uniform, bows in surrender to the Prussian Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, at a chateau on the banks of the River Meuse. The year was 1870, and the Franco-Prussian War had reached its climax. The Franco-Prussian War, sparked by the Prussian annexation of the Grand Duchy of Alsace and the territory of Lorraine, had been a brutal and costly conflict. The Prussian forces, under the command of General Helmuth von Moltke, had proven to be formidable opponents, and the French army, despite the charisma and leadership of their emperor, had been unable to hold their ground. Napoleon III, who had come to power in a coup d'état in 1851, had hoped to restore the glory of the Napoleonic Empire. However, his military campaigns in Mexico and Italy had drained the treasury, leaving him ill-prepared for the challenges of the Franco-Prussian War. In this moment of defeat, Napoleon III, accompanied by his wife Empress Eugénie, surrendered to Bismarck, marking the end of the Second French Empire. The emperor was later exiled to England, where he lived out the remainder of his days in relative obscurity. The chateau where the surrender took place, located in the village of Sedan, would become a symbol of Prussian military might and a reminder of the humiliating defeat inflicted upon the French. The events of the Franco-Prussian War would have far-reaching consequences, leading to the unification of Germany under Prussian rule and the emergence of a new European power.
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