Publisher's Synopsis
The Court of the Tuileries, 1852-1870: Its Organization, Chief Personages, Splendor, Frivolity, and Downfall (1907) is a historical book written by Rouge, Le Petit Homme. The book provides a comprehensive account of the French Court during the Second Empire, from the ascension of Napoleon III in 1852 to the fall of the Tuileries Palace in 1870.The author describes the organization of the court, including its various departments and personnel, and provides detailed profiles of the chief personages who inhabited the palace, such as Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie, and their entourage. The book also delves into the splendor and frivolity of the court, including its lavish balls, receptions, and other social events.However, the book also explores the downfall of the court, including the political and social tensions that led to the fall of the Second Empire and the ultimate destruction of the Tuileries Palace during the Paris Commune in 1871. Rouge, Le Petit Homme provides a fascinating and detailed look into one of the most significant periods in French history, offering readers a glimpse into the opulence and excess of the French Court, as well as the political and social turmoil that ultimately brought it to its end.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.
