9780243944934 - La Défense de Paris (1870-1871), Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) von Ducrot, Auguste Alexandre (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, focusing on the city's defenses and the political and military events taking place before, during, and after the siege. Beginning with the preliminary operations and ending with the resumption of the siege, the author provides readers with the details of fortifications, the organization of regular and irregular regiments, and accounts of battles, both successful and disastrous for the French. Along with these military matters, the author offers insights into the political struggles within the French government and the social and economic conditions within the besieged city. The author's account is comprehensive and includes the perspectives of the German besiegers as well as the French defenders. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.