The Cactus Throne: The Tragedy of Maximilian and Carlotta

by Richard O'Connor

Book by O'Connor, Richard

Genres: History, The Americas, France

344 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1976

About the author

Historical books published in the mid-1900s

Reviews

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good. This story keeps calling to me: it’s as outrageous and tragic as nothing that has ever been written in fiction and O’Connor does a great job of mixing fact with his own sharp conclusions and character judgments, especially when it comes to Maximilian.
A well-rounded, fair, lively, and factual account of the Second Mexican Empire, a venture like practically no other in history.

[Craig McGraw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very detailed and well written story of Maximilian the Emperor of Mexico

[P.J. Kelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

An abolutely readable book about Maximillian and Carlotta, the Emperor and Empress of Mexico for a brief time. Real insight into this overlooked period of Mexican history, and a fascinating description of an Old World versus New World clash.

[Terrence Crimmins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A detailed and intimate description of the bizarre imperialist attempt to take over Mexico.

[Roderigo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read, but not a great read.