The Prussian Terror (1916)

The Prussian Terror is a historical novel written by the French author Alexandre Dumas in 1916. The book is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and follows the story of a group of French soldiers who are captured and imprisoned by the Prussian army. The soldiers endure harsh treatment and torture at the hands of their captors, and the novel explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the horrors of war.Through the character of Lieutenant Raoul de Chagny, the novel portrays the brutality and inhumanity of the Prussian soldiers, who are depicted as ruthless and sadistic. The novel also highlights the resilience and determination of the French soldiers, who refuse to be broken by their captors and continue to fight for their country even in the face of extreme adversity.The Prussian Terror is a gripping and emotional account of the horrors of war and the human spirit's ability to endure and overcome even the most brutal of circumstances. As one of Dumas' lesser-known works, the novel is a testament to the author's skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the essence of human experience in times of crisis.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.