Written in the aftermath of Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, this passionate and patriotic work by French writer and statesman Chateaubriand makes a powerful argument for restoring the Bourbon monarchy to the throne of France. Drawing upon his own experiences as a soldier, diplomat, and writer, as well as his deep knowledge of history and literature, Chateaubriand offers a compelling vision of the importance of tradition, faith, and national identity. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of France and Europe during the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.