
Frenemies: France & the USA, a History
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France's Complex Stance During the American Civil War
This chapter explores France's intricate connections to the American South during the Civil War, marked by a clash between official diplomacy and public sentiment. It highlights Napoleon III's support for the Confederacy contrasted with the strong abolitionist feelings among the French populace and the eventual shift toward Egypt as a cotton source.
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