Alsace And Lorraine

Alsace and Lorraine: From Caesar to Kaiser, 58 B.C.-1871 A.D. is a historical account of the region of Alsace-Lorraine, which has been the subject of territorial disputes between France and Germany for centuries. The book covers the period from the Roman conquest of the area in 58 B.C. to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, which resulted in the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine by the German Empire.The author, Ruth Putnam, provides a detailed analysis of the political, cultural, and social developments in the region over the centuries. She explores the impact of Roman rule, the influence of the Catholic Church, the rise of the Habsburg dynasty, and the emergence of the French and German nation-states.Putnam also examines the role of Alsace-Lorraine in the major conflicts of European history, including the Thirty Years' War, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Franco-Prussian War. She discusses the impact of these wars on the region and its people, including the forced migration of French-speaking Alsatians and the rise of German nationalism in the 19th century.Overall, Alsace and Lorraine: From Caesar to Kaiser, 58 B.C.-1871 A.D. provides a comprehensive overview of the complex history of this contested region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in European history, nationalism, and territorial disputes.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.