Publisher's Synopsis

Published in 1877, long after it was written, it is an account of the 1852 coup d'etat that brought Napoleon into power and forced Hugo into an exile of eighteen years. The work covers those momentous early days of Napoleon rule that changed the course of French history. The deepest feelings and patriotic emotions of the author are reflected in these pages that chronicle the rise of Napoleon.

Book information

ISBN: 9781978198531
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Weight: -1g