Strasbourg (1905) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437089806)

Strasbourg (1905) is a historical novel written by French authors Paul and Victor Margueritte. The book is set in the year 1905 and follows the story of a young Frenchman named Andr����� Mariolle who travels to Strasbourg, a city in the Alsace region of France. The novel explores the complex political and cultural issues surrounding the region, which was once part of France but had been annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War.As Andr����� arrives in Strasbourg, he becomes enamored with the city's beauty and culture, but he also becomes embroiled in the political tensions between the French and German populations. Through his experiences, the novel explores themes of nationalism, identity, and the struggle for power in a divided region.The Margueritte brothers were known for their political activism and their support of the Dreyfus Affair, a scandal that rocked France in the late 19th century. Strasbourg (1905) reflects their political views and their commitment to social justice.Overall, Strasbourg (1905) is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in French and German history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, history, and the human experience.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.

Author: Paul Et Victor Margueritte
ISBN-10: 1437089801
ISBN-13: 9781437089806
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d