The Campaign Of Sedan: The Downfall Of The Second Empire, August To September, 1870 (1887)

By George Hooper

Book Overview

""The Campaign of Sedan: The Downfall of the Second Empire, August to September, 1870"" is a historical account written by George Hooper in 1887. The book describes the events that led to the fall of the Second French Empire during the Franco-Prussian War. The focus of the book is on the Battle of Sedan, which took place in September 1870 and resulted in the capture of the French Emperor Napoleon III and his army by the Prussian forces. Hooper provides a detailed analysis of the military strategies and tactics employed by both sides during the campaign, as well as the political and social context of the war. The book includes maps, illustrations, and photographs to help readers understand the geography and key moments of the battle. Overall, ""The Campaign of Sedan"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in military history or the events leading up to the downfall of the Second French Empire.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: 1104261901
• ISBN13: 9781104261900
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"