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The Invasion of France in 1814

The Invasion of France in 1814

Erckmann-Chatrian

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Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryVietnam War

ISBN10: 1162788682
ISBN13: 9781162788685
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Invasion of France in 1814 is a historical novel written by the French duo Erckmann-Chatrian. The book narrates the events of the War of the Sixth Coalition, particularly the invasion of France by the allied forces of Russia, Austria, Prussia, and other European countries in 1814. The story follows the lives of several characters, including soldiers, peasants, and aristocrats, as they navigate through the turmoil of war and its aftermath. The authors provide a detailed account of the battles and political intrigues of the time, while also exploring the human side of the conflict, depicting the emotions, fears, and hopes of the people caught in the middle of the war. The book is a gripping tale of courage and sacrifice, of love and loss, and of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, war, and human drama.1900. Illustrated. French historical novel by Erckmann-Chatrian, pseudonym of Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian, begins: If you would wish to know the history of the great invasion of 1814, such as it was related to me by the old hunter Frantz du Hengst, you must transport yourself to the village of Charmes, in the Vosges. About thirty small houses, covered with shingles and dark-green houseleeks, stand in rows along the banks of the Sarre: you can see the gables carpeted with ivy and withered honeysuckles, for winter is approaching; the beehives closed with corks of straw, the small gardens, the palings, the hedges which separate them one from the other. 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.

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