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Let us say Napoleon III does not interfere in Mexico and in the Ems Dispatch Adjunct is translated correctly and therefore not as insulting, therefore no franco-prussian war, at least not at that time. Napoleon III continues to reign until 1874, living a year longer because he is not depressed over the loss of his empire. Does the Prince Imperial smoothly ascend to the throne as Napoleon IV at 18 years old? Does he get overthrown?
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