บท 172: Chapter 59, Napoleon III

In 1851, the world's focus was on Constantinople and Paris, with the earlier half of the year's attention drawn to the discussions among the five powers, and the latter half to the performance of Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte.

After the coup in Paris, Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte did not stop his march but accelerated the restoration of the Empire.

On August 2, 1851, France held a national referendum, and Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte secured the right to amend the constitution, legitimizing the coup.

On September 26, 1851, he ordered the national flag's emblem to be changed to the Eagle, symbolizing the Napoleonic Empire, blowing the horn for restoration.

On October 3, Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte ordered the removal of the maxims of the French Revolution: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, from all buildings.

On October 15, Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte amended the constitution, changing the presidential term to a lifetime position, greatly expanding presidential powers without restriction.