The Last Emperor of Mexico
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The Last Emperor of Mexico
The bizarre and little known story of how a hubristicArchduke became the puppet Emperor of Mexico -with tragic results and pivotal historical consequencesfor Europe and America.
The bizarre and little known story of how a hubristic Archduke became the puppet Emperor of Mexico - with tragic results and pivotal historical consequences for Europe and America.
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Superbly entertaining. - Financial Times
Jaw-dropping. - Sunday Times
Fascinating. - Guardian
Gripping. - The Times
Terrific . . . A page-turning history of imperial hubris and nemesis, deceit and delusion, love and betrayal on a grand scale. - Sunday Times
In 1864, a young Austrian archduke by the name of Maximilian crossed the Atlantic to assume a faraway throne. He had been lured into the voyage by a duplicitous Napoleon III. Keen to spread his own interests abroad, the French emperor had promised Maximilian a hero's welcome. Instead, he walked into a bloody guerrilla war.
With a head full of impractical ideals - and a penchant for pomp and butterflies - the new emperor was singularly ill-equipped for what lay in store.
This is the vivid history of this barely known, barely believable episode - a bloody tragedy of operatic proportions, the effects of which would be felt into the twentieth century and beyond.
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The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross is lauded for its engaging narrative and meticulous research. Reviewers appreciate Shawcross's balanced portrayal of Emperor Maximilian, offering insights into the political complexities and personal tragedies of his reign. The book is celebrated for its vivid storytelling, making history accessible and compelling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571360581
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 293g
Pages: 336
About the Author
After graduating from the University of Oxford, EdwardShawcross lived and worked in France, then South Koreaand finally Colombia before returning to London where hecompleted a PhD at UCL. His research specialised onFrench imperialism in Latin America and the Mexican intellectualthought that underpinned the Second MexicanEmpire.
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