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How did the French people react to Napoleon's coronation in 1804 considering the fact that they single handedly overthrew their monarchy 12 years prior? Wasn't the monarchy viewed as a symbol of tyranny and despotism?

by /u/hrdlg123 in /r/AskHistorians

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