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Maximilian I of Mexico: A Crown He Didn't Need

Maximilian I of Mexico: A Crown He Didn't Need

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 In this episode, we explore the story of Maximilian I of Mexico, a European prince who accepted a crown he didn't require and ruled a country he failed to comprehend. We examine how his misplaced trust and belief in imported legitimacy ultimately led to his downfall.          Chapters    00:00 Introduction to Maximilian    00:40 Maximilian's European Life    01:59 Mexico's Political Instability    03:24 Accepting the Mexican Crown    06:12 Rule and Resistance in Mexico    08:25 Withdrawal of French Support    10:15 Maximilian's Execution    13:15 Lessons from Maximilian's Failure
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