Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 edition. Excerpt: ... of the event that a medal was struck in its honour; on the one side was Fame announcing the capture of the citadel, on the other the Nicpis deploring the destruction of their Chateau. It was thought and almost hoped by the French, that the discouragement produced by the loss of his famous fortress would bring Victor Amadeus to sue for peace. Hints were even conveyed to him on the subject; but his reply to an ambassador urging the matter upon his consideration showed at once his knowledge of his people and the source of his hopes. "You do not know," he said, "the loyalty of my subjects; I have only to stamp my feet on the ground and legions will answer my call." The war dragged on sometime longer in Piedmont, and it was not till the Treaty of Turin in 1696 that Nice, with the rest of the Duke's dominions, was freed from its foreign occupants. xiv. Nice in the 18th Century. By the Treaty of Turin an alliance offensive and defensive was contracted between France and Savoy. To strengthen the ties connecting the reigning Houses the two families were united by marriage: the Duke of Burgundy, grandson of Louis the xiv., taking for wife the Princess Adelaide of Savoy. Victor Amadeus visited Nice soon after this event, receiving, as all the members of his race had hitherto done, a hearty welcome. He was much touched at the aspect of the ruins of the Chateau, for they told not merely of defeat endured at the hands of enemies, but of the sufferings borne by faithful and loyal subjects. What he could do to cheer and comfort these latter he did willingly, for, if the Nicpis were loyal, their Prince was grateful. He ordered the Chateau to be rebuilt, making it as formidable as ever; and with its rising walls rose the pride and courage of the people....
