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My recollections of Maximillian : n.p., [ca. 1910].
BANC MSS M-M 1751LOCAL
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Title:

My recollections of Maximillian: n.p., [ca. 1910]

Creator/Contributor:

Feré, María de la, 1847-, creator

Abstract:

Recollections of the reign of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota in Mexico, written some 43 years after the events by a daughter of one of Carlota's ladies-in-waiting. Her account covers the period of preliminary negotiations and the election of Maximilian as emperor by the Council of Notables, his arrival at Veracruz, life at the court, some details on contemporary life in Mexico, revolts led by Juárez and Díaz, the departure of the Empress, and execution of the Emperor, with hearsay reports on the later life of Carlota. Includes nine illustrations.

Date:

1910 (issued)

Subject:

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French -- Mexico
Women -- Mexico
Français -- Mexique
Femmes -- Mexique
French
Women
Mexico -- History -- European intervention, 1861-1867
Mexique -- Histoire -- 1861-1867 (Intervention européenne)
Mexico
Emperor of Mexico -- Maximilian -- 1832-1867
Empress, consort of Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico -- Carlota -- 1840-1927
Juárez, Benito -- 1806-1872
Díaz, Porfirio -- 1830-1915
Empress, consort of Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico -- Carlota -- 1840-1927
Díaz, Porfirio -- 1830-1915
Juárez, Benito -- 1806-1872
Emperor of Mexico -- Maximilian -- 1832-1867

Note:

Also available on microfilm.

Type:

History.
Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

29 pages ; 29 cm
1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 817:3) and positive

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS M-M 1751LOCAL

Origin:

Mexico