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Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: Hardball Times Article: This Week In Baseball History:
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember:
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On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser!
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: