William Drogo Montagu
A Letter to H.S.H. Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar: From a Spectator of Part of the Campaign of 1870 is a historical book written by William Drogo Montagu. The book, published in 1871, is a personal account of Montagu’s experiences as a spectator during the Franco-Prussian War, specifically during the Battle of Sedan. Montagu, a British diplomat, was in France during the conflict and witnessed the events firsthand. In the book, he writes a letter to Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, a German prince who was also involved in the war, detailing his observations and thoughts on the conflict. Montagu’s account provides a unique perspective on the war and the events leading up to it, as well as the political and military strategies of both sides. The book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into a pivotal moment in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.
