In 1836, Louis-Napoleon attempted a failed coup by trying to win over a single regiment
Long before he became Emperor, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte attempted to overthrow the French government by marching into a military barracks in Strasbourg, hoping a single regiment would spark a nationwide revolution.
In 1836, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte arrived in Strasbourg with a bold but reckless plan to reclaim his family's throne. He believed that the mere sight of a Bonaparte would inspire the French army to rise against King Louis Philippe.
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