The Last Emperor of Mexico: The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World by Edward ShawcrossMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Most history books tend to be firmly ensconced in their own time and place. A history book about George Washington will mention Europe a lot, but only with regards to how it affects the US, and vice versa.
This book, however, seems to amalgamate different eras (from Habsburg families to shoot 'em ups) and places (Europe to the Americas and back several times over).
Throughout it all is Maxmillian and his wife Charlotte, the Spanish, the French and Mexicans and Americans and more.
I'm not sure how much will stick with me, since it is full of facts and interesting tidbits, but it is definitely an interesting read.
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