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From Emperor to Exile: What Caused Napoleon’s Fall?

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8. Economic Hardships

8. Economic Hardships
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Continuous warfare, combined with British blockades and rising inflation, placed immense economic strain on France. The resulting shortages and financial instability led to widespread public discontent and hardship.
As analyzed by The Economist, these economic difficulties further eroded support for Napoleon, making his regime even more vulnerable to collapse.

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