franco-prussian war, 1870-1871

A graphic novel adaptation of Emil? Zola's novel in which Jean Macquart, a working class, middle-aged soldier in the French Army, is forced to overcome his dislike for wealthy Maurice Levasseur when the two men are thrown together during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and they soon forge a deep friendship that takes them through the destruction of France's Second Empire.

Jean Macquart, a working class, middle-aged soldier in the French Army, is forced to overcome his dislike for wealthy Maurice Levasseur when the two men are thrown together during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and they soon forge a deep friendship that takes them through the destruction of France's Second Empire.

Presents a detailed, comprehensive account of the Franco-Prussian war, covering politicians and generals on either side and the political and diplomatic aspects of the battles and campaigns that changed the map of Europe, introduced Germany as a world power, and heralded the arrival of modern firepower as seen during WWI.

Chronicles the events leading up to the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, focusing on the roles of Otto von Bismarck and Napoleon III in the start of the conflict.

During the Franco-Prussian War, L?on Gambetta escapes from Paris in a balloon and organizes an army in the French countryside to fight against the Prussian invaders.