Souvenirs de Mexique. ca. 1864.

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Souvenirs de Mexique. ca. 1864.

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Produced during a brief imperial interlude under Maximilian, 1832-67, emperor of Mexico, (1864-67), this album constitutes an early photographic record of Mexico during the French intervention directed by General Achille François Bazaine, who is featured in the first photos.

1 album (86 photoprints) ; 24 x 31 cm.

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Bazaine, François-Achille, 1811-1888

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Bazaine was commander-in-chief of the French Expeditionary Corps of Mexico from 1863 to 1867. From the description of Achille Francois Bazaine correspondence, 1862-1866. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 177321690 Military leader. Born 1811 in Versailles, France; died 1888 in Madrid, Spain. Began military career in Africa (1831). As member of French Foreign Legion, fought Carlistas in Spain (1835-1837) and received the Cross of the Legion of Honor. Served w...