Everything Everywhere Daily · Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Napoleon III's interference in Prussian politics backfired, leading to the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. France's defeat at the Battle of Sedan resulted in Napoleon III's deposition and the proclamation of the Third French Republic.
“Napoleon III got deeply involved in Prussian politics behind the scenes.”
“However, his interference backfired, leading to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, a topic which I covered in a previous episode.”
“Napoleon III was deposed, and a new Third French Republic was proclaimed on September 4th, 1870.”