After Christmas, the Anglo-Austrian two countries recognized the Greater French Empire in succession, effectively acknowledging France's annexation of the Italian Area.
Influenced by this, European nations also recognized the legitimacy of the Greater French Empire one after another in 1871, restoring diplomatic relations with France, and Napoleon III finally escaped the diplomatic dilemma.
The international tension triggered by France's annexation of the Italian Area thus came to an end. However, the impact was profound.
Undercurrents began to surge, and careerists grew active; expansion became the theme of the era, and many small European countries lost their sense of security.
The Imperialist era had fully descended, and this time the French set a new precedent for the great powers. From now on, a strong country could annex a sovereign state without any pretext.
