""The Year of Battles"" is a comprehensive history book that covers the Franco-German War of 1870-71, including the events that took place in Paris during the Commune or the Red Rebellion of 1871. The author, Linus Pierpont Brockett, provides a detailed account of the war from both the French and German perspectives, including the political and social factors that led to the conflict. The book covers the major battles of the war, such as the Siege...