高中英语Unit 5 Experiencing Literature PPT.pptVIP

* The Franco-Prussian War(1870-1871) was provoked by Otto von Bismarck(the Prussian chancellor) as part of his plan to create a unified German Empire. In the preliminary peace agreement, France agreed to pay an indemnity of $1 billion within three years. Alsace, except the Territory of Belfort, and a large part of Lorraine were ceded to Germany. This article was finished in 1873 and it was set in the tense time. It reflects the grief and patriotism. Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) is a French novelist and short story writer. He wrote his first book at the age of 14. When the Franco-Prussian War b