The Second Empire (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162760087)

The Second Empire is a historical book written by Philip Guedalla which chronicles the reign of Napoleon III in France from 1852 to 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments during this period, including the rebuilding of Paris, the expansion of the French economy, and the emergence of new artistic movements. Guedalla delves into the personal life of Napoleon III, including his marriage to Eugenie de Montijo, and analyzes the impact of his policies on France and Europe as a whole. The book also explores the events leading up to the fall of the Second Empire and the rise of the Third Republic. The Second Empire is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in French history.1922. Illustrated. Empire Guedalla, historian and irreverent biographer, examines how Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was able to secure election as President of the Republic and subsequently to launch a coup d'e tat to establish a Second Empire. Contents: Bonapartism; The Prince; The President; and The Emperor. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Philip Guedalla
ISBN-10: 1162760087
ISBN-13: 9781162760087
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d