Russes Et Francais

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Nancy: E. Ferry, circa 1893 . Satirical novelty pamphlet marking the Russian diplomatic visit to Toulon, France during the formation of the Franco-Russian Alliance, a key development in the lead up to World War I. Very good. Item #32268 In the late 1880s and early 1890s, Germany allied with Italy and broke its alliance with Russia, leading Russia to seek an alliance with France. The Franco-Russian Alliance formed after

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