A Woman of the Commune: A Tale of Two Sieges of Paris (1896)

""A Woman Of The Commune: A Tale Of Two Sieges Of Paris"" is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty and first published in 1896. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and follows the life of a young French woman named Louise Moineau, who becomes involved in the Paris Commune uprising of 1871.The novel begins with the Siege of Paris in 1870, during which Louise's father is killed fighting for the French army. Louise and her mother are left to fend for themselves in the war-torn city, which is under siege by the Prussian army. As the situation becomes increasingly desperate, Louise joins a group of women who are working to defend the city and care for the wounded.After the Prussian army finally lifts the siege, Paris is plunged into chaos as the Paris Commune takes control of the city. Louise becomes caught up in the revolutionary fervor and joins the Commune, fighting against the French government and its army. However, as the Commune's grip on the city weakens, Louise begins to question her involvement and must make a difficult decision about her loyalties.Through Louise's story, Henty provides a vivid portrayal of the two sieges of Paris and the political turmoil that followed. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and historical detail, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in French history or 19th-century literature.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.