The Campaign of Sedan: The Downfall of the Second Empire, August-September 1870

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Author Hooper, George, 1824-1890
Title The Campaign of Sedan: The Downfall of the Second Empire, August-September 1870
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Summary "The Campaign of Sedan: The Downfall of the Second Empire, August-September 1870" by George Hooper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the significant military engagements during the Franco-Prussian War, particularly the battles that led to the fall of Napoleon III and the Second French Empire. It aims to provide an insightful narrative of the events leading up to Sedan and their historical impact. The opening of the book sets the stage for the conflict by highlighting the political landscape of Europe during the late 1860s, revealing the tensions between France and the newly unified Germany under Prussian leadership. It introduces key historical figures involved in these events, such as Napoleon III and Otto von Bismarck, while outlining the critical miscalculations and diplomatic maneuvers that contributed to the outbreak of war. Hooper discusses France's declining military power and the rise of a unified Germany as a formidable force, framing the eventual Battle of Sedan as a pivotal moment that reshaped European geopolitics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871
Subject Sedan Campaign, 1870
Category Text
EBook-No. 54823
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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