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Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)
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Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)
JOC4401034 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "Empire is borrowing." The government of Napoleon III practiced the policy of borrowing, especially to finance its wars. Illustration by Frid'Rick, La Lanterne, July 4, 1868. Engraving in " Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire" (Volume 1, volume 1), reedition of 1880-1881 of 75 issues of the newspaper " La Lanterne " published by Henri Rochefort (1831-1913) between 30/05/1868 and 29/10/1869 at the Anti-Clerical Librairie. Private collection.; (add.info.: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "Empire is borrowing." The government of Napoleon III practiced the policy of borrowing, especially to finance its wars. Illustration by Frid'Rick, La Lanterne, July 4, 1868. Engraving in " Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire" (Volume 1, volume 1), reedition of 1880-1881 of 75 issues of the newspaper " La Lanterne " published by Henri Rochefort (1831-1913) between 30/05/1868 and 29/10/1869 at the Anti-Clerical Librairie. Private collection.); Photo © Sibroc
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This satirical cartoon from the Second Empire era under Napoleon III sheds light on the political climate of the time. Titled "Empire is borrowing," it criticizes the government's reliance on borrowing, particularly to fund its military campaigns. The illustration by Frid'Rick, published in La Lanterne in July 1868, captures the essence of a regime known for its extravagant spending and financial mismanagement.
Napoleon III, also known as Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, faced criticism for his aggressive foreign policy and costly wars. The cartoon reflects public sentiment towards a ruler who prioritized expansionism over fiscal responsibility.
The reedition of this engraving in ""Napoleon dernier: Les Lanternes de l'Empire"" offers a glimpse into the anti-clerical sentiments prevalent during that period. Henri Rochefort's publication provided a platform for dissenting voices against the authoritarian rule of Napoleon III.
This image serves as a reminder of how political cartoons can be powerful tools for social commentary and critique. It encapsulates an important chapter in French history when economic issues intertwined with imperial ambitions. Through humor and satire, artists like Frid'Rick captured the complexities of power dynamics and governance during the Bonapartist regime of the Second Empire.
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