The Plebiscite (1871), written by the French literary duo �mile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian, is a historical novel set during the Franco-Prussian War. The story is narrated by a miller from Alsace, a region caught between France and Germany, as he witnesses the events leading up to and during the war, culminating in the plebiscite that determined Alsace-Lorraine's fate. Through the miller's eyes, the novel explores themes of patriotism, nationalism, and the impact of war on ordinary people. The authors' vivid ...
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The Plebiscite (1871), written by the French literary duo �mile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian, is a historical novel set during the Franco-Prussian War. The story is narrated by a miller from Alsace, a region caught between France and Germany, as he witnesses the events leading up to and during the war, culminating in the plebiscite that determined Alsace-Lorraine's fate. Through the miller's eyes, the novel explores themes of patriotism, nationalism, and the impact of war on ordinary people. The authors' vivid storytelling and attention to historical detail provide a powerful commentary on the political upheavals of the time.
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