"The Plébiscite; or, A Miller’s Story of the War" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a tale of political trickery and war, told by Christian Weber, a miller whose village of Rothalp is caught up in the Franco-Prussian War. Christian shares how the plebiscite, intended to give power to the Empire under Napoleon III, fooled the villagers, leading them into a war started by their own government. The story opens with Christian talking about his worries over this trickery and the prosperity of Rothalp, along with the happiness of his family, including his wife, children, and cousin George. As George speaks out against the plebiscite, claiming it only helps the Empire, the story shows the peace of rural life being disrupted by the threat of war and explores family loyalty amid political lies.
The Plébiscite; or, A Miller's Story of the War By One of the 7,500,000 Who Voted "Yes"
By Erckmann-Chatrian
In a quaint village, a miller recounts how political deception leads his fellow citizens into a devastating war, shattering their peaceful lives.
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About the AuthorErckmann-Chatrian was the name used by French authors Émile Erckmann (1822–1899) and Alexandre Chatrian (1826–1890), nearly all of whose works were jointly written.
Erckmann-Chatrian was the name used by French authors Émile Erckmann (1822–1899) and Alexandre Chatrian (1826–1890), nearly all of whose works were jointly written.
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