Explore the dramatic events of the Franco-Prussian War with this gripping historical account. Ollier provides a detailed and compelling narrative of the conflict, covering everything from the political tensions that led to the war to the final peace settlement. This must-read for history enthusiasts offers a fascinating insight into one of the most significant wars of the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.