Memoirs of Monsieur Claude, Chief of Police Under the Second Empire;

Memoirs of Monsieur Claude Chief of Police Under the Second Empire is an essential source for anyone interested in 19th century French history and culture. Written by the legendary chief of the Parisian police force during the reign of Napoleon III, it provides a unique insight into the workings of the French criminal justice system and the social and political climate of the time. The book is full of fascinating characters, including prostitutes, anarchists, and aristocrats, and is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.