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Napoleon III

French emperor mentioned in historical context of socialist movements.

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Also known as Napoleon

First appearance: i marx and socialist doctrine

Napoleon III shows up with force in Government and Law. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Russell uses Napoleon as a hypothetical example of an ambitious man who might not acquiesce in an anarchist world and could form a private army to enslave others.
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KMKarl MarxPKPeter KropotkinMBMichel BakuninNINapoleon III

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