Construction of Suez Canal
Oversees continued excavation across the northern canal works near Lake Manzala.
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1861 in France
Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1861.
Historical records for France in 1861
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Convention
Napoleon wants to occupy the whole of Mexico. Britain, Spain & France agree to recover Mexican loans by occupying the Mexican coast
Proudhon Publishes War And Peace
Proudhon examined the history and theory of warfare in his two volume work War and Peace.
Rule of Cochin
Extends French influence in the Cochin region
Siege of Saigon
Takes the forts guarding Saigon & relieves the troops under siege by General Triphuong
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