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LOUIS NAPOLEON,
AND THE
BONAPARTE FAMILY.
COMPRISING A
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION,
THE CAREER OF NAPOLEON, THE RESTORATION OF THE BOURBONS,
THE REIGN OF LOUIS PHILLIPPE, THE LIFE AND CAREER
OF LOUIS NAPOLEON, AND THE CAUSES, EVENTS,
AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE CRIMEAN WAR.
BY HENRY W. DE PUY,
AUTHOR OF “KOSSUTH AND HIS GENERALS,” “ETHAN ALLEN,” ETC.
One Volume, 457 pp. 12mo., with Steel Portraits of Louis
Napoleon and the Empress Eugenie. Price $1 25.
The foregoing is an interesting and a reliable history of the Bonaparte
family, from the dawn of its celebrity to the present time. It
contains a biography, not only of Napoleon I., Napoleon III., and of the
other members and branches of that distinguished family, but also of
other prominent actors in French affairs, with such a sketch of French
history as is necessary to the proper connection and clear understanding
of the work.
EXTRACTS FROM REVIEWERS.
The Bonaparte family is one of the most remarkable that has ever appeared on the
earth. Its origin was so humble, its elevation so rapid and dazzling, its power so great,
its fall so signal and low, its re-appearance in the person of Louis Napoleon so unexpected
and potent, and its future so portentous, that it at once arrests the attention of
the modern historian, and audaciously takes its place in the very foreground of his
canvas.
We are not aware that any author has before attempted to present the entire Bonaparte
family in one concise, yet clear and satisfactory volume. It is a work long needed,
and for which every intelligent person constantly feels a pressing necessity. Hence we
heartily welcome the work before us. Its method is excellent, its breadth and grasp
very remarkable, and the style lucid and brilliant. The engravings are superior, and
type, paper, and binding excellent.
—Taunton Democrat.
An interesting and instructive volume. The author has given a graphic description
of the career of the great Napoleon, free from that excessive flattery which distisguishes
the work of Abbott; and the scarcely less brilliant career of Louis Napoleon is set forth
with admirable succinctness and truthfulness. The work comprises the history of
France and in fact of Europe, from the revolution of '89 to the present time, of which
the misfortunes and successes of Louis Philippe form a most interesting chapter. The
biographical notices of the most distinguished characters that participated in public affairs
during that period, is also a valuable feature of the work.
—Dem. Expounder.
The style of the author is popular and attractive, and his book blends the interest of
history with that of biography. Portraits of the present Emperor and of the Empress
Eugenie, finely engraved, adorn the volume, which is handsomely issued in all respects.
—Boston Telegraph.
The notices of the various members of the Bonaparte family are written with clearness,
as are also the sketches of Louis XVIII., Charles X., Louis Philippe, Theirs, Lamartine,
Guizot, Abdel-Kader, and numerous others whose names are familiar with
French movements during the present century. The outline of the Russian War is
Impartially given, a commendation which may be generally accorded to the entire volume.
—Thomas Francis Meagher.
Sold by all Booksellers. Mailed, post-paid, to any address, upon receipt of price.
C. M. SAXTON, BARKER & CO., Publishers,
25 Park Row, New York.
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