This book offers a detailed account of the Crimean War and the siege of Sebastopol, written by a French military historian. César Lecat Bazancourt draws on a wealth of primary sources to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of this pivotal conflict. The book also includes maps, illustrations, and other materials that help readers understand the complex political and military issues at stake. If you are interested in military history or the history of international relations, this book is a must-read. 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.