Contents
Chapter Page I [Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian] 11 II [The Mexican Empire] 15 III [Arrival of the Emperor in Mexico] 24 IV [Maximilian’s First Measures] 28 V [Church Affairs in Mexico] 37 VI [Enemies Within and Without] 40 VII [Bazaine’s Position in Mexico] 44 VIII [Fruits of the New Government] 48 IX [Louis Napoleon’s Attitude] 52 X [The Empress’ Journey to Europe] 56 XI [Events in Mexico After the Departure of the Empress] 62 XII [The Emperor at Orizaba] 73 XIII [Departure of the French] 79 XIV [The Siege of Querétaro] 86 XV [Downfall of the Mexican Empire] 99 XVI [The Emperor’s Imprisonment] 113 XVII [Death of Maximilian and His Generals] 124 XVIII [Conclusion] 129 [Appendix] 133