The evolution of an empire. A brief historical sketch of France This book, "The evolution of an empire. A brief historical sketch of France", by Mary Platt Parmele, is a replication of a book originally published before 1894. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.