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The (Second) Empire Strikes Back in the Must-See Show of Paris This Season

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Napoléon III was a vain authoritarian who came to power in a wave of nationalist populism. His rule, marked by huge projects and garish tastes, ended very badly.

Christopher Dickey
Christopher Dickey 

World News Editor

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Christopher Dickey

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World News Editor

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