The world of Napoleon III, 1851-1870

About this book

Through brilliant profiles of ten influential persons of the period, this book sharply illuminates the social, political and cultural setting of the Second Empire. The author paints a gallery of vivid portraits. These fascinating character studies evoke the dazzling and wonderful world of mid-nineteenth century France, a world confronted with -- and giving answers to -- moral crises and questions still pertinent to our own age.