The Last Emperor of Mexico
The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World
Edward Shawcross
The Last Emperor of Mexico tells the gripping story of Maximilian and Carlota, European aristocrats who became Emperor and Empress of Mexico in the 1860s. However, they soon found themselves ruling a country in chaos, with French troops barely suppressing revolutionary fervor. When the French army withdrew, Maximilian was executed and Carlota descended into madness. This book tells the tale of imperialist aspirations colliding with revolutionary fervor and the tragic consequences that ensued.
Publish Date
2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.27
ISBN
9781541674196
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-03-14T07:57:16.000Z
Fans of magical realist fiction will love @EdwardShawcross's book - except that everything in it actually happened. It is a jaw-dropping story, expertly and thrilling told. – source