Franco-German War And Insurrection Of The Commune : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432643317 : 1432643312 : 01 Jun 2007 : The book ""Franco-German War And Insurrection Of The Commune: Correspondence"" by E.B. Washburne is a collection of letters and documents that chronicle the events of the Franco-German War of 1870-1871 and the subsequent insurrection of the Paris Commune. Washburne was the United States Minister to France at the time, and his correspondence provides a unique perspective on these historic events.The book begins with Washburne's observations on the outbreak of war between France and Prussia, including the initial French defeats and the eventual fall of Napoleon III. He then provides a detailed account of the siege of Paris, including the hardships faced by the city's inhabitants and the negotiations that led to the surrender of the French army.The second half of the book focuses on the Paris Commune, a socialist government that briefly controlled the city in the aftermath