of Maximilian, which appeared in the "Century Magazine" in 1897, and his
earnest request that they "be published in a more permanent form, led to
the presentation of this volume to the public. 

With deepest appreciation of the important part played by this Mexican
patriot in checking the aggressive policy of Europe upon this continent,
the author here inscribes his name. 

CONTENTS 

Part I.  The Triple Alliance, 1861-62
I.  El Dorado .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  1
II.  The New "Napoleonic Idea" .  .  .  .  7
III.  M.  De Saligny And M.  Jecker .  .  .  17
IV.  The Allies In Mexico .  .  .  .  .  .  24
V.  Rupture Between The Allies .  .  .  .  36 

Part II.  The French: Intervention, 1862-64
I.  The Author Leaves Paris For Mexico .  .  47
II.  Puebla And Mexico--General De Lorencez--General Zaragoza .  66