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Napoleon became a folk hero, rumored to be poised for a dramatic return. Popular uprising followed, with radical actions against those perceived as loyal to the Bourbon regime—summoning the memory of revolutionary fervor. This tension reflected the deep divisions within French society, as hardline monarchists clashed with ardent liberals and bonapartists. Various uprisings and political assassinations marked a volatile period, illustrating the struggles underlying the Bourbon Restoration.