Everything Everywhere Daily · Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Louis Napoleon made two unsuccessful attempts to seize power in France in 1836 and 1840, leading to his imprisonment for life. During his incarceration, he wrote extensively, including his notable book "Des distinctions du paupérisme," which addressed poverty and proposed solutions for the working class.
“Feeling confident with the rise of Bonapartism in France, Louis Napoleon started planning a coup against the King of France in 1836.”
“They were surrounded and arrested.”
“In it, he talked about what he thought caused poverty amongst the French working class and how he would solve it.”