... of hearing Palmerton denounce Austria's rule over her subject people though he was over optimistic enough to believe this meant that Britain would help the Italian cause. What information can be inferred from he source about the difficulties surrounding negotiation with Napoleon? The source has a lot of information regarding the relationship between Cavour and Napoleon. As it is Napoleon who initiated the meeting he has the upper hand as far as discussion is concerned. Cavour's willingness to participate in the meeting shows Napoleon that Cavour is the one with the most to gain therefore he is unable to risk taking control of the situation. Cavour's main difficulty in the meeting is finding a plausible reason to start war with Austria. Napoleon did not make this easy for Cavour; Cavour suggested ways in which a war with Austria may be sought yet Napoleon is quick to dismiss these plans as "petty". ...

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