Napoleon III And The Rhine - Hermann Oncken - Bog

""Napoleon III and the Rhine: The Origin of the War of 1870-1871"" is a historical book written by Hermann Oncken. The book examines the complex political and military factors that led to the Franco-Prussian War, which took place between 1870 and 1871. Specifically, Oncken focuses on the role played by Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, in the lead-up to the conflict.The book begins by providing background information on the political and military situation in Europe in the mid-19th century. It then delves into the complex relationship between France and Prussia, two major powers on the continent. Oncken explores the various diplomatic efforts made by Napoleon III to maintain French dominance in Europe, including his attempts to form alliances with other European powers.However, the book also highlights the weaknesses of Napoleon III's leadership, particularly his tendency towards indecisiveness and his failure to fully understand the military capabilities of his enemies. Oncken argues that these factors ultimately contributed to the outbreak of war in 1870, which saw France suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of the Prussian army.Overall, ""Napoleon III and the Rhine"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the events leading up to the Franco-Prussian War. It provides valuable insights into the political and military strategies of the time, and sheds light on the complex relationships between European powers in the mid-19th century.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.