Napoleon wins at Waterloo

[Psychic Octopus]

If Napoleon won at Waterloo...

I have not mulled the question that much, but...

Suppose that Marquis de Grouchy could have done the impossible and kept the British and Prussians from joining forces, in a best-case scenario for the french, Napoleon wins the battle. Now, does Napoleon act like a power-mad megolomanic still? Or does he sit down with other leaders. I think that the various Great Powers of Europe would accept the restored Bonapartist regime, wether they like it or not. Now Napoleon, sitting down with his enemies is unprobable, if not insane. His attention would be still towards Europe, but perhaps he would look Overseas for his empire, and build up the french navy. Maybe he'll take a second chance at Egypt? Who Knows? He Probably would focus on Africa, I do not recall France having any particular colonies of importance in America or Asia. He may make a second try at Continental Domination, although it would be stupid. I think he may look inward, also, doing many architectural projects.

What of Germany? Germany will remain divided for years to come. The Nation of Prussia will likely unite Northern Germany. While the Austrians take Bavaria. A "Cold War" will develop between the two German States. Thjere will be no Franco-Prussian War. Or may be there will be? with a French Victory, likely.

What of Britain? Britain will not be the clearly dominant power after the failure at Waterloo. One of two Superpowers,  France and Britain. The two will continue to compete, like in the 18th Century, for worldwide influence and power. The "Pax Brittanica" will have to wait.

What of America? America's role in the 19th Century will not change. The Isolated Nation will have a civil war, *union victory* and will probably have the same presidents in real life until probably the 1910s or 1920s. But the 20th Century, will not be characterized by obvious American Dominance in a World of Global Colonial powers.  America will not be a Hyperpower. It may be a Superpower, though, but it won't be the only one. Colonialism will extend into the 21st Century.

So, This will probably mean No WWII, No WWII-- and No Holocaust. A lovely Acadian Dream, perhaps, but this was a possibility.