02338cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324500970013526400510023230000470028333600260033033700260035633800360038250000310041850800260044952014230047553400450189865300620194385600430200536860UtSlPG20260610133836.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aErckmann-Chatrian14aThe Plébiscite; or, A Miller's Story of the War :bBy One of the 7,500,000 Who Voted "Yes" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-26  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Plébiscite; or, A Miller’s Story of the War" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical romance likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Christian Weber, a miller in the village of Rothalp, as it explores the political and social turbulence during the Franco-Prussian War, particularly focusing on the effects of a plebiscite designed to garner support for the Empire under Napoleon III. Through this character, the story reveals how the villagers were misled by corrupt officials, ultimately becoming victims of the war instigated by their own government.  At the start of this narrative, Christian Weber introduces himself and shares his concerns about the deception that has gripped his village, particularly regarding the plebiscite which he facilitated. He describes the economic prosperity of Rothalp and reflects on the well-being of his family, composed of his wife, children, and cousin George. The tension escalates as George speaks out against the plebiscite, suggesting that it serves the corrupt interests of the Empire, rather than the welfare of the people. As the story progresses, the opening chapters paint a vivid picture of rural life, familial bonds, and the growing unease over the looming war, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of the impact of political machinations on ordinary lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- History -- Third Republic, 1870-1940 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36860