The President Who Killed the Monarchy

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:01]Paris holds its breath as the Third Republic faces [music] its most dangerous threat yet. Marshal Patrice de MacMahon sits in the Elysee Palace, convinced he must [music] save France from chaos. A monarchist at heart, he believes the Republican Parliament has become too powerful and corrupt. He plans a bold coup, dissolve the assembly and call for new elections to restore [music] the monarchy.

[00:00:24]On May 16th, he signs the decree dismissing the government and defying [music] the constitution.

[00:00:31]News spreads through Paris like wildfire shocking citizens who feared a return to royal rule. But the Republicans do not flee. Instead, they unite behind the constitution and the principle of democracy.

[00:00:45]Tensions rise as June approaches with both sides preparing for a political battle that will define the nation.

[00:00:52]By June 22nd, MacMahon realizes his gamble has failed and reluctantly accepts the Republican victory.

[00:01:00]The October elections crushed the royalists ending their formal power and securing [music] the Republican system forever.