An excellent short history of the Third French Republic, spanning the period from the eve of the Franco-Prussian War to the administration of Raymond Poincare. Illustrated to enhance the reading experience.
Contents include:
THE ANTECEDENTS OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR
THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR—THE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
THE ADMINISTRATION OF ADOLPHE THIERS
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MARÉCHAL DE MAC-MAHON
THE ADMINISTRATION OF JULES GRÉVY
THE ADMINISTRATION OF SADI CARNOT
THE ADMINISTRATIONS OF JEAN CASIMIR-PERIER AND OF FÉLIX FAURE
THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMILE LOUBET
THE ADMINISTRATION OF ARMAND FALLIÈRES
THE ADMINISTRATION OF RAYMOND POINCARÉ
APPENDIX: PRESIDING OFFICERS OF FRENCH CABINETS