Echard's dictionary is an exciting contribution to the knowledge of historical and cultural events of the Second Empire.... The well-written entries range in length from a third of a page to six pages or more, citing French and English bibliographic sources. These are followed by a list of related entries, providing additional information on complex topics.... In addition to an excellent index, the work has a very useful subject chronology.... One of a five-volume series on French history, from the Revolution to the Third Republic, the dictionary is the only work of its kind to concentrate on the totality of events during the Second Empire. Erchard has produced a valuable work. - Choice
