Louis-Napoleon and the French Revolution

In the 1830s, he published a series of political treatises aimed at solving France's problems and justifying his own future power grabs. Louis-Napoleon believed that monarchies were often unresponsive to the people and did not arouse the same level of national enthusiasm as popular republics. He also held a number of left-wing populist ideas which appealed to urban workers. These vague and populist ideas won him a following from across the political spectrum. Monarchists hailed him as a modern alternative to the houses of Barbot and Orleol. Republicans appreciated his calls for regular elections and stability. Socialists praised his calls for anti-poverty measures and universal suffrage.