Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of A Crime is a non-fiction book written by the renowned French author, Victor Hugo. It is an account of the coup d'�����tat of December 2, 1851, which led to the rise of Napoleon III as the emperor of France. The book is divided into four parts, each of which describes the events that led to the coup, the coup itself, and its aftermath. In the first part, Hugo provides a detailed historical background of the political situation in France leading up to the coup. He discusses the rise of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and his attempts to gain power through various means, including a failed coup attempt in 1836.The second part of the book describes the events leading up to the coup, including the political maneuvering and manipulation by Louis-Napoleon and his supporters. Hugo also provides a detailed account of the day of the coup itself, including the arrests of political opponents and the violent suppression of any resistance.The third part of the book focuses on the aftermath of the coup, including the establishment of the Second French Empire and the persecution of political opponents. Hugo discusses the impact of the coup on French society and the political climate of Europe at the time.In the final part of the book, Hugo reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the coup and its aftermath. He argues that the coup was a crime against democracy and that it had far-reaching consequences for the future of France and Europe.Overall, The History Of A Crime is a powerful and insightful account of one of the most significant events in French history. Hugo's writing is passionate and engaging, and his analysis of the coup is both informative and thought-provoking.There was a moment of confusion; almost a collision. The Representatives, forcibly driven back, ebbed into the Rue de Lille. Some of them fell down. Several members of the Right were rolled in the mud by the soldiers. One of them, M. Etienne, received a blow on the shoulder from the butt-end of a musket. We may here add that a week afterwards M. Etienne was a member of that concern which they styled the Consultative Committee. He found the coup d'etat to his taste, the blow with the butt-end of a musket included.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.
