Why people recommend it
The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross is a historical non-fiction book that examines the reign and downfall of Maximilian I in Mexico during the nineteenth century. On Behind the Bastards, host Robert Evans praised the book extensively, describing it as exceptionally readable and well-written, noting that he finished it quickly because he found it completely absorbing. Evans utilized the historical work as a primary reference to understand Maximilian's mindset and to summarize historical events, including how Louis Napoleon successfully escaped from prison disguised as a workman during a period of construction. Through these detailed references, Evans highlighted the book's narrative strength and historical utility, using Shawcross's meticulous research to guide listeners through the convoluted geopolitical maneuvers, imperial ambitions, and ultimate tragedies of nineteenth-century European intervention in Latin America.
Who recommended it
- Robert Evans Recommended
Robert Evans — 2 mentions
“and I really do the book The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward shock Ross good book incredibly readable I had I finished it in just a couple of days because I couldn't put the thing down really really well written book”
“anyway to summarize the next part of his story what happens after he gets thrown in prison I'm going to turn to yet another book The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward shock Ross quote undeterred six years later while the prison was undergoing construction Louis Napoleon dressed in the clothes of a Workman picked up a wooden plank put”