second french empire

Please comment on this, that would be most welcome! :) In this alternate scenario, Bismarck must retire during 1870 due to ill health. This isn’t that far fetched- his quasi-depression at seeing what he thought was a Prussian humilliation caused significant ill health. Thus, the Austro-Prussian...

During the Second Italian War of Independence, the Kingdom of Prussia mobilized against the French, however, peace was achieved before the Prussians could join. So, let's assume that the Second War of Italian Independence either lasts a bit longer or Prussia declares war on the French for some...

So, some food for thought. The Franco-Prussian War was one of the biggest game-changers in European history and would help set the stage for future European and global effects. Furthermore, we know the story on how the war started and how Bismarck helped manipulate the events with Napoleon III...

I was reading through "The Lost Cause: The Confederate Exodus to Mexico" and I saw these quotes regarding Secretary Seward's cautious approach to the situation in Mexico. What if cooler heads do not prevail, and the United States declares war upon the Empire of Mexico in July of 1865? Perhaps...