In this memoir, Emperor Maximilian of Mexico reflects on his life and reign. He discusses his early years, his marriage to Empress Carlota, his struggle to maintain some measure of political power in the face of opposition from republicans and other factions, and his ultimate defeat and execution. Maximilian's narrative is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Mexican history or European political relations in the mid-19th century.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.