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100 1 _aErckmann-Chatrian
245 1 4 _aThe Blockade of Phalsburg: An Episode of the End of the Empire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-26
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Blockade of Phalsburg: An Episode of the End of the Empire" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character of Father Moses, a Jewish iron merchant living in the small town of Phalsburg during the tumultuous year of 1814 as it faces a siege. The story explores themes of survival, resilience, and social dynamics amidst the backdrop of war, capturing the everyday life of citizens and the impact of conflict on communities during this critical period in French history. At the start of the tale, Father Moses introduces himself and recounts his life prior to the blockade, detailing his worries about conscription affecting his family. He reflects on the recent hardships the citizens of Phalsburg have faced, including the typhus epidemic and a lack of resources due to the war. Soon, he learns about the birth of a grandson, which brings both joy and a reminder of the dire circumstances as the enemy closes in. The opening sets a tone of anxiety mixed with hopefulness, illustrating the struggles of a loving father and grandfather trying to protect his family while navigating the complexities of survival amid impending conflict, all adorned with vivid descriptions of the characters and their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aSieges -- Fiction
653 _aPhalsbourg (France) -- Siege, 1814 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36858
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