Excerpt from French Pictures in English Chalk, Vol. 2 of 2
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a gripping and nuanced exploration of the life and times of a courageous captain in the Algerian Spahis during the tumultuous reign of Napoleon III. Against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War and the fall of the Second French Empire, the author paints a vivid portrait of a man torn between loyalty to his sovereign and the desire for justice and reform within the army. The book delves into the complexities of military honor, the personal sacrifices made in the name of duty, and the clash between individual conscience and the demands of a crumbling regime. Through the captain's eyes, readers witness the waning days of the Napoleonic era, the rise of republicanism, and the profound social and political changes that shaped France in the late 19th century. This book is a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of courage, the limits of loyalty, and the enduring legacy of a troubled period in French history. It offers valuable insights into the human experience of war, the complexities of political allegiances, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259509561_0
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