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CONTENTS.
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| CHAPTER IV. | |
| MONARCHISM. | |
| 1863. | |
| Government Measures — Junta Superior de Gobierno — Provisional Executive — Forey's Acts Legalized — Order of Guadelupe — Asamblea de Notables — Its Inauguration and Subserviency — Creation of a Throne — It is Offered to Ferdinand Maximilian of Hapsburg — Regency of the Mexican Empire — Monarchial Schemes in Mexico — They are Continued in Europe — French Prevarications — Spanish Aims — Selection of Maximilian — How Effected — His Past Record Action of the Austrian Emperor — Policy of the United States | 77 |
| CHAPTER V. | |
| MAXIMILIAN, EMPEROR OF MEXICO. | |
| 1863. | |
| Inherent Idea of Empire — Montezuma, Iturbide, Maximilian — Forced Adhesions — Character of the Regents — Deputation to Maximilian — His Acceptance — Maximilian and Charlotte, their Character and Personal Appearance — Imperialist Successes — Movements of the Juarists — Arrival of the Archbishop — Bazaine — French Policy — Attitude of the United States — Fall of Morelia — Death of Comonfort — Further Fighting | 101 |
| CHAPTER VI. | |
| ARRIVAL OF THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGNS | |
| 1864 | |
| Military Movements — Juarez Declines to Resign — He Retires to Monterey — Tampico Campaign — Imperial Gains — Proceedings in Europe — Formal Acceptation of the Mexican Crown — Imperial Visit to Rome — Arrival of the Sovereigns at Vera Cruz — Receptions at Córdoba, Orizaba, and Puebla — Entry into Mexico — Grand Demonstration — New Order Created. | 122 |
