Alsace And Lorraine: From Caesar To Kaiser, 58 B.C.-1871 A.D. (1915)

Alsace And Lorraine: From Caesar To Kaiser, 58 B.C.-1871 A.D. is a historical book written by Ruth Putnam and first published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Alsace and Lorraine, two regions that have been the subject of territorial disputes between France and Germany for centuries.The book begins with the Roman conquest of the region in 58 B.C. and covers the various political and social developments that took place in the region over the centuries. It also delves into the religious conflicts that arose during the Reformation and the Thirty Years' War, as well as the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.The main focus of the book, however, is on the events leading up to and following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, which resulted in the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine by Germany. Putnam examines the political, economic, and cultural factors that contributed to the conflict, as well as the impact it had on the people of the region.Overall, Alsace And Lorraine: From Caesar To Kaiser, 58 B.C.-1871 A.D. is a detailed and informative account of the history of these two important regions of Europe, and provides valuable insight into the complex relationship between France and Germany.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.