1848-As in the OTL, revolution breaks out in France leading to the overthrow of the monarchy. This results in the Second Republic, and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte is elected President. However, here, he is not as pro-British as in the OTL. 1853-1856-Crimean War-same as in OTL, except that France stays neutral, and Austria comes on Russia's side towards the end of the war. This escalates tensions between Britain and Austria. 1872-US purchases Alaska from Russia. 1886-Napoleon III dies, and is succeeded by his son, Napoleon IV.