"The enterprise that Archduke Maximilian will attempt remains what it was on the first day, an adventure where, besides a lot of energy, tact and resources, we must add a lot of happiness to succeed."

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MexicoColonialismSecond Mexican EmpireFormer colonies in Central AmericaAmerican empires
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The Mexican adventure of Maximilian and Charlotte through Belgian eyes. The Mexican Empire in the Newspaper Press (1864-1867). (Wim Bouw), An imperial crown for Maximilian. The liberal opinion had its reservations. After all, it was a democratic and liberal regime that had been overthrown by the French to be replaced by a monarchy. They did not share the Catholic belief that religion would have such a positive effect on the establishment of the empire. The expedition was seen as a venture that h