Project Gutenberg 2011-07-26 Public domain in the USA. 138 Erckmann-Chatrian The Blockade of Phalsburg: An Episode of the End of the Empire Produced by Al Haines "The Blockade of Phalsburg: An Episode of the End of the Empire" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character of Father Moses, a Jewish iron merchant living in the small town of Phalsburg during the tumultuous year of 1814 as it faces a siege. The story explores themes of survival, resilience, and social dynamics amidst the backdrop of war, capturing the everyday life of citizens and the impact of conflict on communities during this critical period in French history. At the start of the tale, Father Moses introduces himself and recounts his life prior to the blockade, detailing his worries about conscription affecting his family. He reflects on the recent hardships the citizens of Phalsburg have faced, including the typhus epidemic and a lack of resources due to the war. Soon, he learns about the birth of a grandson, which brings both joy and a reminder of the dire circumstances as the enemy closes in. The opening sets a tone of anxiety mixed with hopefulness, illustrating the struggles of a loving father and grandfather trying to protect his family while navigating the complexities of survival amid impending conflict, all adorned with vivid descriptions of the characters and their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Sieges -- Fiction Phalsbourg (France) -- Siege, 1814 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: French Literature 405915 2025-07-15T05:32:13.828338 text/html 395417 2021-01-07T23:36:42 text/html 800119 2025-07-15T05:32:22.138320 application/epub+zip 807304 2025-07-15T05:32:17.108381 application/epub+zip 223561 2025-07-15T05:32:15.860317 application/epub+zip 1070530 2025-07-15T05:32:25.737330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1055239 2025-07-15T05:32:21.305298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365734 2022-09-17T03:48:42.211064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369279 2025-07-15T05:32:12.671339 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368801 2021-01-07T23:36:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368793 2021-01-07T23:36:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21793 2025-07-15T05:32:25.864279 application/rdf+xml 22264 2025-07-15T05:32:16.361314 image/jpeg 4471 2025-07-15T05:32:16.110321 image/jpeg 138977 2021-01-07T23:36:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 700163 2021-01-07T23:36:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 138868 2021-01-07T23:36:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 786897 2025-07-15T05:32:13.872355 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia