This book records what Victor Hugo saw, heard, felt, and thought for nearly fifty years from 1823 to 1871. It was praised by Le Figaro as "one of the documents of French history in the 19th century." In this epic work, Victor Hugo comprehensively records and profoundly analyzes a series of magnificent historical events such as the Coup of 18 Brumaire, the Napoleonic Wars, the Restoration of the Bourbon Dynasty, the July Revolution of 1830, the June Uprising of 1848, the Franco-Prussian War, and the Paris Commune Uprising.
Reader comments
This book is like an epic. Hugo recorded the major events in French history from his unique perspective. His writing made me feel as if I was actually there, especially the description of the Napoleonic Wars, which was so wonderful! I like Hugo in the book. His thoughts and insights gave me a deeper understanding of history. This is not only a memoir, but also a window into French history. Recommended to friends who are interested in history!
This book is like an epic. Hugo recorded the major events in French history from his unique perspective. His writing made me feel as if I was actually there, especially the description of the Napoleonic Wars, which was so wonderful! I like Hugo in the book. His thoughts and insights gave me a deeper understanding of history. This is not only a memoir, but also a window into French history. Recommended to friends who are interested in history!