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Franco-Prussian War

19 July 1870–10 May 1871

War between France and a coalition led by Prussia began in July 1870. German armies surrounded and defeated major French forces, and Napoleon III surrendered after the Battle of Sedan.

The collapse of the Second Empire produced a French republic that continued the war. Paris was besieged, the German Empire was proclaimed at Versailles and the final settlement transferred Alsace and part of Lorraine to Germany.

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Books

3 Best Novels About the Franco-Prussian War

Spangle: The Grand Promenade

by Gary Jennings

First published 1999 · Spangle · 4.2(15)

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The Mirage

by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Morland Dynasty · 4.3(585)

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The Young Franc-Tireurs

by G. A. Henty

First published 1872 · 2.5(5)

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Non-Fiction

4 Best Non-Fiction Books About the Franco-Prussian War

Histories, biographies and reference works are listed separately from the historical novels above.

The Age of Capital

by Eric Hobsbawm

First published 1975 · The Age of… · 4.5(390)

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Iron Kingdom

by Christopher Clark

First published 2006 · 4.4(1,140)

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The Franco-Prussian War

by Captivating History

European Military History · 4.1(167)

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Great Military Disasters

by Julian Spilsbury

First published 2010 · 3.1(82)

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