Lucie's Diary Of The Siege Of Strasbourg (1871)

By A Young Lady Of Alsace

Book Overview

Lucie's Diary of the Siege of Strasbourg (1871) is a historical account written by a young lady of Alsace named Lucie. The book details the events of the Siege of Strasbourg during the Franco-Prussian War, which took place from August 1870 to February 1871. The diary provides a first-hand account of the daily struggles and hardships faced by the people of Strasbourg during the siege, including shortages of food, water, and fuel, as well as the constant threat of bombardment by the Prussian army. Lucie also writes about the bravery and resilience of the citizens of Strasbourg, who worked together to defend their city against the invading army. In addition to chronicling the siege, Lucie's diary also offers insight into the social and cultural life of Strasbourg during this time period. She writes about attending concerts, visiting friends, and participating in social events despite the difficult circumstances. Overall, Lucie's Diary of the Siege of Strasbourg (1871) is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164832638
• ISBN13: 9781164832638
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"