The Third Republic

The Third Republic was a period in France from 1870 to 1940, marked by the establishment of a democratic government after the fall of Napoleon III. It was characterized by parliamentary rule, with elected officials making decisions, and faced challenges like political instability, wars, and economic issues. Despite these difficulties, it saw important cultural and social developments, and laid groundwork for modern France’s political system. The republic ended with France's defeat by Nazi Germany in World War II, leading to the Vichy regime.