The Great New Boulevards of the Second Empire

The island in the seine where notre dame is located, had turned into little more than a slum. So it was just raised to the ground and new buildings erected. Between 18 50 and 18 70, industrial output rose 75 %. The economy grew about five percent Year. Exports increased 60%. And they did achieve one major, lasting achievement. The last recorded famine in france was in 18 55. Which is a hell of a thing when you think how much famine has played a role in our past french revolutions.