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100	1		_aErckmann-Chatrian
245	1	4	_aThe Plébiscite; or, A Miller's Story of the War : _bBy One of the 7,500,000 Who Voted "Yes"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-07-26
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrance -- History -- Third Republic, 1870-1940 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36860
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