CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. PAGE The Second Republic-Lamartincs reason for proclaiming it-Suspects Louis-Napoleon of siniilar notives for wishing to overthrow it-Tells liini to go back to England-De Persignys account of Louis-Xapoleons landing in France after February 24th 4s-Provi lentia1 interfcrence on behalf of Louis-Napoleon-Jnstificntiorl of Louis-Sapolcnns belief in his starv-RIy Grst meeting with him-The oriqiu of a cclehratcd nickname-Baciinguet a creation of Gavarni - Louis-Napoleon and his surrou idirlrs at the H6tel ...
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CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. PAGE The Second Republic-Lamartincs reason for proclaiming it-Suspects Louis-Napoleon of siniilar notives for wishing to overthrow it-Tells liini to go back to England-De Persignys account of Louis-Xapoleons landing in France after February 24th 4s-Provi lentia1 interfcrence on behalf of Louis-Napoleon-Jnstificntiorl of Louis-Sapolcnns belief in his starv-RIy Grst meeting with him-The oriqiu of a cclehratcd nickname-Baciinguet a creation of Gavarni - Louis-Napoleon and his surrou idirlrs at the H6tel clu Rhin-His appearance and dress-Lord Normanbys opinion of his appearance-Louis-Napoleons Frencli-A mot of Bismarck-Cavaignac, Tlliers, and Victor I-Iugos wrong estirrlate of his character-Cavaignac aud his brother Godcfroi-The difference between Tlliers and General Cavaignac-An electors mot-Some of the candidates for the presidency of the Seconcl Repul lic-Electioneering expenses-I npecuniosity of Louis-Napoleon-A story in connection with it-Tlic woman with the wooden legs-The salons during the Second Republic-Thc theatres and their skits on tlle situation- La Propri6te ccst le Voln-France goverrie 1 by thc Natio tal-A curious list of ministers ant1 officials of the Second Repul lic-Armand Marrast-His plaus for reviving business-IEis receptions at the Palais-Bourbon as President of thc Chaml er of Deputies-Some of the gueats-The Corps Diplomatique-The uew deputies, their wives and daughters it-His previons endcavoure at reorganization-The real drift of his pmpq ed incluiries-Hid plan meant also compulsory service for every one- irhy the legislature opp-d it-The makeshift proposed by it-Napoleon weary, h l y and soul-His pi aicaclo ndition-A great consultation nnd thcupshot of it-Dr. Ricord and what he told m e 1 am determined to see and hear, thouyh not to speak-I sally forth-The streets on the evening of Friday, the 15th of July-The illuminations-Patriotisrll or Chauvinism-The annorlncernent of a bookseller--. hat Moltke thought of it-The opirlion of a dramatist on tho war-The people no horse-play-So work done on Saturday and Sunday-Cahme i-. A mi n does not pay for his own funeral, nonsieur-The nortllc-rn station on Sunday-The departing Germans-Tlle E np. rors particular instructions with reparcl to thvnl--4lfrt. d de IIuseta Rhin i l l n l a n - d P revost-P, tradol arrd the news of his suicidc- llle probiible cause of it-, chat n-ith a superior officer-The Ernperors Suuclny rece1 tions it t119 Tuileries-Promotio s ill trte army, upou v11 it b iais-Cro d and bnd officers-Tile offict ra t lczsc lrwa n ex istt--4tlrjtiler general officer gives his ilpi lion-JInrzhal Siel incl Lelauf - The plan of campaign sucl ienly altered-The reaaon-The Emperor leaves St. Cluud-His confidence shaken before then4orne telegratns from the com nanders of divisions-Thiers i apptaled to, to stern the tide of retrenchment attern-anla to take the portfolio of n- rr-The Emperors opioion per istentlyd isregarrled at the Tuileries - Tmhu-The nc ng colouuls at the Tuileries .. 135 CHAPTER X. lhe war-Reaction before the Enlperors departure--The rnnral effects of the publication of the draft treaty- Bismarck has done the Ernpc. rorW-The Parisinns did not like the Empress-The latter a l a y san sio lsto assume tile regency - A retrospect-Crinlean war-The Enipress and Queen Victoria-Solferino-The regency of 65-Bismnrcks millinery bills-lord Lyons-Bismarck anci the Duc deGramont-Lord Lyons does not foresee war-The re publicam and the war-The Empress-Two ministerial
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None. Very Good Indeed. A two volume set of the 'An Englishman in Paris: Notes and Recollections' in a half leather binding. Albert Dresden Vandam's book 'An Englishman in Paris' was originally anonymously published. A collection note and observations on the discussions and gossip from the courts of Louis Philippe and the Empire, the volumes present an insider's view of the French empire. Albert Dresden Vandam was born in London in 1843, and spent much of his young adult life in Paris, where he was privately educated. Much of his youth was spent amongst prominent and influential French figures. He later became a journalist writing for English and American papers, as a war correspondence. Vandam settled in England and remained a journalist, whilst also working as a translator, translating literary works from French into Dutch. Previous owners bookplate to the front pastedown of both volume I and II. Two volumes in uniform half morocco binding, with marbled boards. Externally, smart. Some rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, resulting in a small amount of loss to the head and tail of volume I, and the head of volume II. there is also some slight rubbing to the joints, and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the front board of volume II. Slight rubbing to the front and rear boards of both volumes. Offsetting to the front and rear endpapers, and pastedowns. Previous owners bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally clean, with the odd spot throughout. Very Good Indeed.
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