First published in 1830, this classic work of French history by British journalist Eyre Evans Crowe offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X, two of the most important Bourbon monarchs of the 19th century. Crowe draws on a wide range of sources, including official documents, contemporary accounts, and his own observations, to illuminate the personalities, policies, and events of the period. This reprint edition includes an introduction by a leading expert on French history.

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