The Mysteries Of The Court Of Louis Napoleon (1882)
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ISBN10: 1104919362
ISBN13: 9781104919368
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104919368
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mysteries Of The Court Of Louis Napoleon is a novel written by the renowned French author Emile Zola and published in 1882. The book is a fictional account of the political and social intrigues that took place in the court of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, who served as the President of France from 1848 to 1852 and as the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870.The novel is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the character of Eugene Rougon, a politician who rises to power in the court of Louis Napoleon. The story follows Rougon's ascent to power, his involvement in various political scandals, and his eventual downfall. Along the way, the novel explores themes of corruption, ambition, and the abuse of power.Zola's writing style in The Mysteries Of The Court Of Louis Napoleon is characterized by his signature realism and attention to detail. He paints a vivid picture of the court of Louis Napoleon, describing the opulence and extravagance of the era, as well as the political and social tensions that simmered beneath the surface.Overall, The Mysteries Of The Court Of Louis Napoleon is a gripping and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of 19th century France.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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