{"product_id":"france-at-bay-18701871-the-struggle-for-paris-9781399082846","title":"France at Bay 1870-1871: The Struggle for Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Franco-Prussian War continued for five months after the French defeat at Sedan, ending with a contest for Paris. Douglas Fermers book, the sequel to Sedan 1870, tells the story of this final phase, set in the wider context of European history. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Franco-Prussian War, which unfolded in the years 1870, did not culminate with the devastating French defeat at Sedan on September 1, 1870. Rather, the conflict continued for an agonizing five months, ultimately resulting in a fierce battle for control of Paris. It was understood that as long as Paris remained fortified, France would remain undefeated. The captivating account of this pivotal and dramatic final phase of the war is masterfully presented by Douglas Fermers, the sequel to his Sedan 1870. Fermers skillfully weaves together a narrative that encompasses both military triumphs and defeats, placing these extraordinary events within the broader context of European history. Through his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Fermers offers readers a profound understanding of this pivotal period in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 526g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 157 x 26 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399082846\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas Fermer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44123399618810,"sku":"9781399082846","price":10.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1679463823423_book.jpg?v=1679676146","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/france-at-bay-18701871-the-struggle-for-paris-9781399082846","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}