ANNALS OF A FORTRESS

The Fortress whose transmutations durinj successive ages are so vividly described in the following pages is an ideal one ;its supposed situation is on the Cousin, an affluent of the Sa6ne. The practical genius of the author indicates the position which, in view of the new eastern frontier, should be fortified in order to command the Sadne. To his unrivalled talent as an architect, Monsieur Viollet-le-D uc adds the highest qualifications of the military engineer. In this branch of applied science he is a recognised authority ;and it may not be out of place to notice here that he was frequently consulted by the late Emperor respecting the permanent defences of the country. It is not too much to assert that if his recommendations had been carried out the investment of Paris would have been rendered impossible, whilst the progress of the German invasion elsewhere would have been attended with greater difficulties. As colonel of engineers, no officer displayed greater energy, skill, or bravery, hi the defence of the cit) ;and every operation planned and directed by him during the siege was successful.
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