The Last Emperor of Mexico

The Last Emperor of Mexico

In Austria, he was known as an art collector and idealist. In Mexico, he was a colonialist aggressor responsible for thousands of deaths. And in France, he lost an empire. But who was the real Archduke Maximilian? Join us as we examine the brief and contentious reign of the last emperor of Mexico, a complex and conflicted member of the powerful Habsburg family, from his royal childhood in Vienna to his alliance with Napoleon III, who wanted to expand his empire to the Western Hemisphere.

Release Date

July 23, 2014

Status

Released

Original Title

The Last Emperor of Mexico

Runtime

45min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ZDFARTEThe Smithsonian Network