This is a gripping novel set in Paris during the Siege of 1870 and the subsequent rule of the Commune. The story follows the lives of two men, a workman and a soldier, as they struggle to survive in a city torn apart by war and revolution. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the history of Paris and the French Revolution. This is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and social change.

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