Life Of Maximilian I, Late Emperor Of Mexico

The book ""Life of Maximilian I, Late Emperor of Mexico: With a Sketch of the Empress Carlota"" by Frederic Hall is a detailed account of the life and reign of Maximilian I, who was the Emperor of Mexico from 1864 to 1867. The book also includes a brief overview of the life of Empress Carlota, Maximilian's wife.The author provides a comprehensive look into Maximilian's upbringing, education, and early years, as well as his ascension to the throne of Mexico. The book delves into the political climate of the time, including the role of France in Mexican politics and the tensions between the United States and Mexico.Hall also explores Maximilian's policies and reforms during his brief reign, including his attempts to modernize Mexico's infrastructure and economy. The author also discusses the challenges Maximilian faced during his time as Emperor, including the resistance of the Mexican people and the eventual downfall of his regime.The book concludes with a discussion of Maximilian's capture and execution, as well as the tragic fate of Empress Carlota, who suffered a mental breakdown following her husband's death.Overall, ""Life of Maximilian I, Late Emperor of Mexico: With a Sketch of the Empress Carlota"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and reign of Maximilian I, shedding light on a little-known period of Mexican history.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.