I. Universality vs. particularism in the historical experience

II. France to 1848

A. First French Empire (1799-1815)
B. Restoration of 1815: Charles X
C. July 1830 Revolution: July Monarchy
D. 1848 Revolution

III. Second Republic 1848-1852

A. Louis Napolean
B. Louis's coup d'état

IV. Second Empire under Napoleon III 1852-1870

A. Economic policy

1. Growth
2. Contraction

B. Liberal empire
C. Why did it fall?