Mexico’s ill-fated Austrian emperor
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Is This My Ticket Out of Here?
In 18 61, mexican conspirators offer napoleon the third a chance to become king of mexico. The French general thinks it's going to be extremely easy to do. But his plans are foiled and he is forced to retreat in defeat. He then goes on to establish an imaginary throne for himself that doesn't even exist yet. And this story should end here because i han't gong to say what was going to taketo happen next.
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