The Second Republic of 18 Forty Eight

The new prince president made it pretty clear that the moderate republicans who had triumphed in the spring of 18 forty eight had a lot to be worried about. Of the other appointed ministers, only one could be considered an actual republican. The next assembly election was held in may of 18 forty nine. And of the 750 seats, the moderate republics were reduced to holding 70 or 80 seats. Left wing radicals did much better, garnering about 200 seats. But the vast majority went to a group that coalesced into what is called the party of order.