Diary of the Siege of Paris: Taken from Galignani’s Messenger (1871)

The Diary of the Siege of Paris: Taken from Galignani's Messenger (1871) is a historical account of the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War. The book was originally published by Simpkin Marshall and Company in 1871 and is a collection of articles and reports from the Galignani's Messenger newspaper, which was published in Paris at the time. The diary provides a detailed and firsthand account of the events that took place during the siege, including the daily struggles of the Parisians, the effects of the bombardment, and the eventual surrender of the city. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers understand the layout of the city and the movements of the armies. Overall, The Diary of the Siege of Paris offers a fascinating insight into one of the most significant events in French history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the Franco-Prussian War or European history in general.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.