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On 4 September 1870, the [[Government of National Defense]] was established after [[Napoleon III]]'s capture and fall as emperor, and tried to offer aid and provisions to the people of France as they suffered under the onslaught of the [[Prussia]]ns during the [[Franco-Prussian War]].<ref name="WP">{{WP|Third French Republic}}</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> | On 4 September 1870, the [[Government of National Defense]] was established after [[Napoleon III]]'s capture and fall as emperor, and tried to offer aid and provisions to the people of France as they suffered under the onslaught of the [[Prussia]]ns during the [[Franco-Prussian War]].<ref name="WP">{{WP|Third French Republic}}</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 15</ref> | ||
In the winter of 1871, the Government of National Defense signed an armistice with the Prussians, who were victorious in the war, and their leader, Kaiser [[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Wilhelm I]], established the {{Wiki|German Republic}}, taking part of France's lands in the process. In response, the government was disbanded and the Third French Republic was officially formed as the successor of the Second French Empire. However, most of the government officials maintained a monarchist stance and, as a result, another [[Committee of Public Safety]] was formed to respond to such debates. In turn, another [[Paris Commune (1871)|Paris Commune]] was initiated, but it was short-lived and the republic survived the national crisis.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 20</ref> | In the winter of 1871, the Government of National Defense signed an armistice with the Prussians, who were victorious in the war, and their leader, Kaiser [[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Wilhelm I]], established the {{Wiki|German Republic}}, taking part of France's lands in the process. In response, the government was disbanded and the Third French Republic was officially formed as the successor of the Second French Empire. However, most of the government officials maintained a monarchist stance and, as a result, another [[Committee of Public Safety]] was formed to respond to such debates. In turn, another [[Paris Commune (1871)|Paris Commune]] was initiated, but it was short-lived and the republic survived the national crisis.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 20</ref> | ||
===Belle Époque=== | ===Belle Époque=== | ||
After the war, the republic enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous period called the {{Wiki|Belle Époque}}. For at least forty years, the city of [[Paris]] underwent technological advances, economic rise, and an betterment of life. By 1889, the [[Eiffel Tower]]<ref name="BE">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 19. Belle Époque]]</ref> was built and the exhibition of the [[Gallery of Machines]] was showcased<ref>''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot'' – Chapter 31</ref> to represent France's new prowess.<ref name="BE"/> | After the war, the republic enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous period called the {{Wiki|Belle Époque}}. For at least forty years, the city of [[Paris]] underwent technological advances, economic rise, and an betterment of life. By 1889, the [[Eiffel Tower]]<ref name="BE">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 19. Belle Époque]]</ref> was built and the exhibition of the [[Gallery of Machines]] was showcased<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' – Chapter 31</ref> to represent France's new prowess.<ref name="BE"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The Third French Republic was the governing regime of France that existed from the collapse of the Second French Empire in 1870 until its fall to Nazi Germany during World War II.
History[edit | edit source]
Establishment[edit | edit source]
On 4 September 1870, the Government of National Defense was established after Napoleon III's capture and fall as emperor, and tried to offer aid and provisions to the people of France as they suffered under the onslaught of the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War.[1][2]
In the winter of 1871, the Government of National Defense signed an armistice with the Prussians, who were victorious in the war, and their leader, Kaiser Wilhelm I, established the German Republic, taking part of France's lands in the process. In response, the government was disbanded and the Third French Republic was officially formed as the successor of the Second French Empire. However, most of the government officials maintained a monarchist stance and, as a result, another Committee of Public Safety was formed to respond to such debates. In turn, another Paris Commune was initiated, but it was short-lived and the republic survived the national crisis.[3]
Belle Époque[edit | edit source]
After the war, the republic enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous period called the Belle Époque. For at least forty years, the city of Paris underwent technological advances, economic rise, and an betterment of life. By 1889, the Eiffel Tower[4] was built and the exhibition of the Gallery of Machines was showcased[5] to represent France's new prowess.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot (first appearance)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Third French Republic on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot – Chapter 15
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot – Chapter 20
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: 19. Belle Époque
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot – Chapter 31