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Name/TitlePopular English doggerel on the Surrender of Paris - January 1871
About this objectIn January 1871 Paris surrendered to the besieging Prussians.
This document captures a popular English doggerel verse on the surrender of Paris in January 1871. It is chiefly of interest because it shows very strong sympathy and support for France.
This is a complete reversal of the prevailing view when war broke out in 1870, when public sentiment was more likely to favour Prussia. Now the French are characterised as 'brave' and 'noble' and the Prussians as 'tyrants', Ominously the verse concludes with the hope of retribution.
The printer H.Disley of St Giles in London worked from this address from 1860 until 1883, producing a lot of topical work like this poem, along with lurid reports of criminals and trials.
MakerH. Disley of St Giles
Maker RolePublisher
Date Made1871
PeriodPost 2nd Empire and the beginning of the 3rd Republic
Place MadeLondon, UK
Medium and Materialsprinted on paper
TechniquePoem
Measurements10 ins x 7.5 ins (25.4 cms x 19 cms)
Subject and Association KeywordsFranco Prussian War
Subject and Association KeywordsSurrender of Paris
Subject and Association KeywordsThe Life and Times of Napoleon lll
Subject and Association KeywordsSecond French Empire
Subject and Association KeywordsEmperor Napoleon III
