Memoirs of the Empress Eugenie V2

Memoirs of the Empress Eugenie V2 is a book written by Comte Fleury that chronicles the life of Empress Eugenie, who was the wife of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France. The second volume of this memoir begins with the fall of the Second Empire and the exile of the imperial family to England. It covers the period from 1870 to 1920, during which Eugenie lived in England and later moved to Spain. The book provides a detailed account of Eugenie's personal life, her struggles with the loss of her husband and son, and her efforts to preserve the memory of her husband's reign. It also sheds light on the political and social events of the time, including the Franco-Prussian War and the rise of the Third Republic in France. The memoirs offer a unique perspective into the life of one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century and provide valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time.1920. Memoirs of the last Empress of France. Compiled from statements, private documents and personal letters of the Empress Eugenie. From conversations of the Emperor Napoleon III and from family letters and papers of General Fleury, M. Franceschini Pietri, Prince Victor Napoleon and other members of the Court of the Second Empire. Contents: Origin of the Crimean War; The Italian War; The Second Empire and Italian Unity; The Mexican Expedition; The Polish Question; Napoleon on French Foreign Relations; Causes of the War of 1870; The Camp at Chalons, in 1870; The Sedan Tragedy; General Changarnier and the Second Empire; General Trochu in Paris; The Revolution of September 4, 1870; The Empress Escapes from Paris; The Emperor at Wilhelmshohe; and The Peace Negotiations of 1870. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141791789X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.