Napoleon IIIJanuary 1860
Creates free trade between Europes 2 largest traders. Agreed by Napoleon & ratified by the British House of Commons
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Creates free trade between Europes 2 largest traders. Agreed by Napoleon & ratified by the British House of Commons
Reduces French duties on coal & manufactured goods & British duties on wine & brandy. Recognizes Anglo-French interests. Negotiated jointly by Michel Chevalier & Richard Cobden
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