Early political career 1848 Revolution and birth of the Second Republic Presidential election of 1848 Prince-President (1848–1851) Coup d'état (December 1851).Early adult years Bonapartist succession and philosophy of Bonapartism Failed coup, exile in London (1836–1840) Travel Second coup, prison, escape and exile (1840–1848) Activities Return and early affairs.Childhood and family Early life Romantic revolutionary (1823–1835).