9781333415433 - A History of the Third French Republic (Classic Reprint) de Wright, Charles Henry Conrad (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the rise and fall of France's Third Republic. Beginning with the diplomatic maneuvers of Napoleon III preceding the Franco-Prussian War, the author traces the path of this tumultuous era. The failures of Napoleon III's regime led to the establishment of a republic guided by such figures as Jules Grevy and Leon Gambetta. However, the nation's defeat in the war with Prussia and the subsequent occupation of Paris by German forces cast a long shadow on the new republic. The text provides a thorough analysis of the political machinations of Adolphe Thiers and the conservative-minded National Assembly, highlighting Thiers's efforts to negotiate with Germany and his struggle to balance monarchist and republican factions within the government. The replacement of Thiers by Marshal MacMahon marked a shift towards a more conservative and clericalist agenda, with the author examining the political climate and social tensions that shaped this period. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and transformations that defined the early years of the French Third Republic, shedding light on the complex factors that influenced its development and eventual establishment as a stable democratic state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.