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""A Woman of the Commune: A Tale of Two Sieges of Paris"" is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1896. The book is set during the Franco-Prussian War and follows the story of a young woman named Louise, who becomes involved in the Paris Commune. The Commune was a revolutionary socialist government that briefly ruled Paris from March to May 1871.Louise is a young woman who lives in Paris during the siege of the city by the Prussian army in 1870. She is the daughter of a wealthy family, but she becomes disillusioned with her privileged life and joins the Commune. The book follows Louise's experiences during the two sieges of Paris, as she fights for her beliefs and struggles to survive in a city torn apart by war.Henty's novel is a vivid portrayal of the political and social turmoil that characterized Paris during this period. The book is full of action and adventure, as Louise becomes involved in battles and skirmishes with both the Prussian army and the French government forces. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the price of revolution.Overall, ""A Woman of the Commune: A Tale of Two Sieges of Paris"" is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating insight into a turbulent period in French history. Henty's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Paris or the politics of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.