This book is a firsthand account of the fall of Maximilian's Empire in Mexico, as experienced by Seaton Schroeder, a naval officer who was on duty in the Gulf of Mexico at the time. The book provides a detailed description of the military campaigns that led to the downfall of the empire and the capture and execution of Maximilian. Schroeder's account is both informative and engaging, offering readers a unique perspective on this turbulent period in Mexican history.

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