Culture Club - First President of the Republic & Last Emperor -Napoleon III

🎨 Culture Club: Napoleon III – The Last Emperor & First President of the Republic 🇫🇷
Join us for a new edition of Culture Club, this time exploring the life and legacy of Napoleon III. Discover how this pivotal figure shaped modern France—from the grand Haussmannian transformation of Paris to the expansion of the railway network. Dive into his military campaigns, including the Crimean War, the Italian campaign, and the ill-fated Mexican adventure, as well as the war against Prussia, his imprisonment, and eventual exile.

🎙️ Guest Speaker: Pierre Pillet
Let Pierre Pillet guide you through the political, cultural, and military milestones of Napoleon III’s reign. This visual and historical journey will reveal how ambition, innovation, and conflict marked the story of France’s last emperor and first president.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7
⏰ Time: 6:00PM (approx. 1h15)
📍 Location: Alliance Française Auckland
🎟️ Tickets
AF Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Includes a glass of wine.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious, come and uncover the fascinating world of Napoleon III!