The Last Emperor of Mexico : A Disaster in the New World

A captivating narrative that unveils a remarkable yet largely overlooked chapter in history. Edward Shawcross masterfully recounts the astonishing tale of Maximilian, an Austrian archduke who found himself entangled in a web of deceit and ambition orchestrated by the cunning Napoleon III. Lured by promises of a hero's reception, Maximilian embarked on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic to assume a distant throne in Mexico. However, instead of a warm welcome, he found himself embroiled in a brutal guerrilla war, utterly unprepared for the challenges that lay ahead with his idealistic notions and penchant for pomp and butterflies.

This gripping account vividly portrays a bloody tragedy of operatic proportions, a saga of imperial hubris, nemesis, deceit, delusion, love, and betrayal on a grand scale. Shawcross's masterful storytelling transports readers into the heart of this extraordinary episode, unveiling its far-reaching consequences that reverberated well into the twentieth century and beyond. Hailed as hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly extraordinary by critics, this book promises to captivate readers with its superbly entertaining, jaw-dropping, fascinating, and gripping narrative.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780571360581
Book Author:	Edward Shawcross
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	Faber & Faber
Book Publisher:	Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions:	129 x 197 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date:	2023-05-01
Book Pagination:	336 pages
Book Weight:	286g