Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris by Henry Du Pré Labouchere
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"Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris" by Henry Du Pré Labouchere is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a firsthand narrative of the author's experiences and observations during the siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War. It captures the civilian perspective of life in a city under siege, detailing the daily struggles, social atmosphere, and political dynamics at play. At the start of the
diary, the author presents a lively scene in Paris on the eve of the siege, where residents are unaware of the looming threat from Prussian forces just miles away. The opening captures the juxtaposition of gaiety and impending doom as he recounts festive activities on the Champs Elysées against the backdrop of the war's escalation. Labouchere reflects on the attitudes of Parisians, the challenges faced by soldiers and civilians alike, and the various voices and sentiments regarding the conflict. As the tension builds, he notes the onset of the siege, hinting at both the resilience and folly of those caught in the turbulent events, setting a tone of observational astuteness that permeates the diary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Labouchere, Henry Du Pré, 1831-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris |
| Credits |
Produced by Janet Blenkinship, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- History -- Siege, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19263 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 878 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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