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MY WIFE
MY WIFE
I. The Antecedents of the Franco-Prussian War. 1 II. The Franco-Prussian War—The Government Of National Defence (September, 1870, to February, 1871). 11 III. The Administration of Adolphe Thiers (February, 1871, to May, 1873). 31 IV. The Administration of the Maréchal de Mac-Mahon (May, 1873, To January, 1879). 50 V. The Administration of Jules Grévy (January, 1879, to December, 1887). 75 VI. The Administration of Sadi Carnot (December, 1887, To June, 1894). 96 VII. The Administrations of Jean C
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THE ANTECEDENTS OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR
THE ANTECEDENTS OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR
Two men were largely responsible, each in his own way, for the third French Republic, Napoleon III and Bismarck. The one, endeavoring partly at his wife's instigation to renew the prestige of a weakening Empire, and the other, furthering the ambitions of the Prussian Kingdom, set in motion the forces which culminated in the Fourth of September. The causes of the downfall of the Empire can be traced back several years. Napoleon III was, at heart, a man of peace and had, in all sincerity, soon aft
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THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR—THE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR—THE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
On July 19 the French Embassy at Berlin declared a state of war. Paris was wild with enthusiasm and eager for an advance on Berlin. The provinces were for the most part cool, but accepted the war calmly because they were assured of an easy victory. The leaders of the two nations had for each other equal contempt. "Ce n'est pas un homme sérieux," Napoleon had once said of Bismarck, and Bismarck thought Napoleon "stupid and sentimental." Meanwhile each nation had eyes on the territory of the other
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF ADOLPHE THIERS
THE ADMINISTRATION OF ADOLPHE THIERS
The elections were held in hot haste. The short time allowed before the convening of the Assembly made the usual campaign impossible. It met at Bordeaux on February 13, 1871. The peace party was in very considerable majority, and though Gambetta received the distinction of a multiple election in nine separate districts, Thiers was chosen in twenty-six. The radicals and advocates of guerilla warfare and of a "guerre à outrance" found themselves few in numbers. Many of the representatives had only
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MARÉCHAL DE MAC-MAHON
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MARÉCHAL DE MAC-MAHON
"L'ordre moral," such was the political catchword of the new administration. Just what it meant was not very clear. In general, however, it was obviously intended to imply resistance to radicalism (republicanism) and the maintenance of a strictly conservative policy, strongly tinged with clericalism. [5] The victors over M. Thiers had revived their desire of a monarchical restoration and many of them hoped that the maréchal de Mac-Mahon would shortly make way for the comte de Chambord. But thoug
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF JULES GRÉVY
THE ADMINISTRATION OF JULES GRÉVY
The resignation of the maréchal de Mac-Mahon was followed by the immediate gathering, in accordance with the constitution, of the National Assembly, which chose as President for seven years Jules Grévy. The new chief magistrate, elected without a competitor, was already seventy-two, and had in his long career won the reputation of a dignified and sound statesman, in whose hands public affairs might be entrusted with absolute safety. He represented a step beyond the military and aristocratic régi
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF SADI CARNOT
THE ADMINISTRATION OF SADI CARNOT
The successor of Jules Grévy was Sadi Carnot, in many ways the best choice. As has been seen, the transition was less easy than the two ballots of the National Assembly seemed to indicate (December 3, 1887). The intrigues of the so-called "nuits historiques" (November 28-30) had been an endeavor of the Radicals to keep Grévy, in order to ward off Jules Ferry as his successor. Finally, Carnot was a compromise candidate, or "dark horse," a Moderate acceptable to the Radicals still unwilling to end
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AND OF FÉLIX FAURE
AND OF FÉLIX FAURE
The customary promptness in the choice of a President, so unfamiliar to American campaigns, was observed in the election of Carnot's successor. The historic name and the social and financial position of the new chief magistrate, Jean Casimir-Perier, seemed to the monarchical sister-nations a guarantee of national stability and dignity. In reality the election brought about a more definite cleavage between rival political tendencies. Casimir-Perier, grandson of Louis-Philippe's great minister, ob
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMILE LOUBET
THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMILE LOUBET
The successor of Félix Faure, Emile Loubet, was elected on February 18, 1899, by a good majority over Jules Méline, the candidate of the larger number of the Moderates or "Progressists" and of the Conservatives. Loubet was himself a man of Moderate views, but he was thought to favor a revision of the Dreyfus case. Among the charges of his enemies was that, as Minister of the Interior in 1892, he had held, but had kept secret, the famous list of the "Hundred and Four" and had prevented the seizur
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF ARMAND FALLIÈRES
THE ADMINISTRATION OF ARMAND FALLIÈRES
The international conference for the regulation of the Moroccan question met at Algeciras in southern Spain, in January, 1906. Twelve powers participated, including the United States. The negotiations were prolonged until the end of March owing to the unconciliatory German attitude, and resulted in an arrangement which the Germans looked upon as totally unsatisfactory to themselves. In the shaping of the general results the United States had considerable influence. The agreement put out of discu
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THE ADMINISTRATION OF RAYMOND POINCARÉ
THE ADMINISTRATION OF RAYMOND POINCARÉ
M. Fallières' term expired on February 18, 1913. The two leading candidates were Raymond Poincaré, head of the Ministry, and Jules Pams, who was supported by the advanced Radicals. M. Poincaré's election was looked upon, because of his personal vigor, as a triumph of sound conservative republicanism, and it was predicted that he would prove a strong leader, able to give prestige to the Presidency and to bring order out of chaos. The early months of his Administration were less productive of resu
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Albin, Pierre. D'Agadir à Sarajevo (1911-1914). 1915. André, Général L. Cinq ans de ministère . 1907. Annual Register . Yearly volumes. Barclay, Thomas. Thirty Years. Anglo-French Reminiscences (1876-1906). 1914. Beyens, Baron. L'Allemagne avant la guerre. Les causes et les responsabilités. 1915. Bodley, J. E. C. The Church in France. 1906. Bodley, J. E. C. France. 2 vols. 1898. Brisson, H. Souvenirs. 1908. Cambridge Modern History. (Vol. XII, The Latest Age. 1910.) Chuquet, A. La Guerre, 1870-1
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Houghton Mifflin Company
Houghton Mifflin Company
Thrilling stories of real adventure; graphic pictures of the fighting by men who actually fought; notable volumes dealing with the larger aspects of the struggle; in short, books for every taste and on every phase of the war may be found in these pages....
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IAN HAY
IAN HAY
In this book, the author of "The First Hundred Thousand" discusses in an honest, straightforward way the outstanding issues between America and England. As a result of his prolonged visit to this country as a lecturer, he knows, as few Englishmen do, how the average American feels, and has written a book that will have a profound effect on both sides of the Atlantic. Published under the joint imprint of Doubleday, Page & Co. and Houghton Mifflin Co. 50 cents, net....
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SAMUEL S. McCLURE
SAMUEL S. McCLURE
The author of this notable book recently spent several months in Europe. Recognizing his standing as an American publicist, the leading statesmen of the warring countries talked to him with extraordinary frankness, regarding both the war and the terms of peace, and put him in possession of hitherto unpublished documents of the utmost importance. As the result of this first-hand information gained from responsible sources, Mr. McClure has been able to write one of the most incisive and illuminati
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EMILE VERHAEREN
EMILE VERHAEREN
The story of what Belgium has endured and how she has endured it, told by her greatest poet. $1.25 net....
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HORACE GREEN
HORACE GREEN
"A lively, readable narrative of personal experiences, thrilling, painful, humorous."— Churchman. Illustrated. $1.25 net....
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GEOFFREY PYKE
GEOFFREY PYKE
The story of a young Englishman's escape from a detention camp and flight across Germany. One of the most picturesque and thrilling narratives of the war. Illustrated. $1.50 net....
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ROBERT HERRICK
ROBERT HERRICK
Contains a graphic, first-hand account of Italy's entrance into the war, as well as a remarkable analysis of the larger aspects of the struggle. $1.25 net....
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FRITZ KREISLER
FRITZ KREISLER
"Filled with memorable scenes and striking descriptions. It will stand as a picture of war."— New York Globe. Illustrated. $1.00 net....
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BERNARD PARÈS
BERNARD PARÈS
"A wonderful narrative. When the history of this great war comes to be written it will be an invaluable document."— London Morning Post. Illustrated. $2.50 net....
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JEFFERSON JONES
JEFFERSON JONES
A remarkable study of war and diplomacy in the Orient that "should be read by every American who is interested in the future of our status in the Far East."— New York Tribune. Illustrated. $1.75 net....
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C. E. LAURIAT, JR.
C. E. LAURIAT, JR.
"Not only a document of historic interest, but a thrilling narrative of the greatest disaster of its kind."— The Dial. Illustrated. $1.00 net....
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ELLERY C. STOWELL
ELLERY C. STOWELL
"The most complete statement that has been given."— Lord Bryce . "The whole tangled web of diplomacy is made crystal clear in this really statesmanlike book."— New York Times , $5.00 net....
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ROLAND G. USHER
ROLAND G. USHER
The war has borne out in a remarkable way the accuracy of this analysis of the game of world politics that preceded the resort to arms. $1.75 net....
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SIR THOMAS BARCLAY
SIR THOMAS BARCLAY
The story of the forming of the Entente between France and England told by the man largely responsible for its existence. $3.50 net....
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MAURICE MILLIOUD
MAURICE MILLIOUD
Shows the part played by the over-extension of German trade in bringing on the war. $1.00 net....
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C. W. BARRON
C. W. BARRON
An analysis of the commercial and financial aspects of the war by one of America's keenest business men. "Not only of prime importance but of breathless interest."— Philadelphia Public Ledger. $1.00 net....
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ROLAND G. USHER
ROLAND G. USHER
"The most cogent analysis of national prospects and possibilities any student of world politics has yet written."— Boston Herald. $1.75 net....
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H. D. WHEELER
H. D. WHEELER
A sane constructive study of our unpreparedness for war. "You have performed a real service to the American people."— Henry T. Stimson , Former Secretary of War. $1.50 net....
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CHARLES W. ELIOT
CHARLES W. ELIOT
"Few writers have discussed the way and means of establishing peace and friendly relations among nations with more sanity and far-reaching estimate of values."— Detroit Free Press. $1.00 net....
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WILLIAM ROSCOE THAYER
WILLIAM ROSCOE THAYER
A biting indictment of Prussianism and an analysis of the meaning of the war to America. $1.00 net....
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AGNES REPPLIER
AGNES REPPLIER
Dealing mainly with issues arising from the war, these essays will take their place among the most brilliant of contemporary comment. $1.25 net....
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H. FIELDING-HALL
H. FIELDING-HALL
Short stories dealing with the spirit of England at war. "Admirably written without one superfluous word to mar the directness of their appeal."— New York Times. $1.50 net....
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GILBERT FRANKAU
GILBERT FRANKAU
Vivid, powerful verse written to the roar of guns on the western front, by a son of Frank Danby, the novelist....
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HAROLD BEGBIE
HAROLD BEGBIE
The first full and satisfactory account of the life and deeds of England's great War Minister. Suppressed in England for its frankness. Illustrated. $1.25....
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FREDERICK ADAMS WOOD, M.D., AND ALEXANDER BALTZLEY
FREDERICK ADAMS WOOD, M.D., AND ALEXANDER BALTZLEY
The first complete and authoritative study of the question of whether warfare has increased or diminished in the last five centuries. $1.00 net....
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