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In 1807, Napoleon I concluded peace with Russia in the Tilsit Treaty, carving up Prussia and achieving peace in E Europe. Napoleon hoped to secure the French hold over Italy and defeat Britain, but U-turned in his invasion of Portugal by deposing the Spanish Bourbons, bogging his armies down in the Peninsular War.

Had Napoleon stuck to his plan and beaten Portugal, could he have brought Britain to the negotiating table?

Could we see a lasting French peace in Europe from 1808, in these circumstances?

Finally, what could it look like?
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