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| Author | : Alan Warwick Palmer |
| Publisher | : Running PressBook Pub |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780786712632 |
"Napoleon is a torrent which as yet we are unable to stem,” said Field-Marshal Prince Mikhail Kutuzov in September 1812, and then he predicted, “Moscow will be the sponge that will suck him dry.” Three months earlier, on June 24, 1812, Napoleon had made his fateful crossing of the Niemen River into Lithuania with an army of 500,000 men, which by December would be depleted by war, the weather, starvation, and disease to a mere 10,000. Sucked dry, indeed. The final six months of 1812 made of Napoleon’s boldest imperial dream his most disastrous military campaign, which historian and biographer Alan Palmer recounts here with narrative immediacy, colorful detail, analytic skill, and striking insight. He follows the French forces in their long, dusty haul from Vilna to Vitebsk to Viasma; from the frightful slaughter at Borodino to Moscow’s deserted, burning streets—and then the horrors of the grueling winter retreat. But Palmer also looks beyond the savagery of blizzards and battles to bring to his vast canvas an overall picture of a campaign that tragically cost Napoleon nearly half a million men and shaped the greatest catastrophe of his career. Illustrations and maps are included.
| Author | : Armand de Caulaincourt |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : France |
| ISBN | : 9781929631476 |
Introduction by Dr Jacques Oliver Boudin. Armand de Caulaincourt was one of the highest officials in the French Empire, riding constantly at Napoleon's side.
| Author | : Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1899 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
The following pages are not offered to the reader as a history of the invasion of Russia by Napoleon. They are but the statement of the basis of observation on which M. Verestchagin has founded his great series of pictures illustrative of the campaign. These pictures are now to be exhibited in this country, and the painter has naturally desired to show us from what point of view he has approached the study of his subject-one of the greatest subjects in the whole range of history-especially for a Russian artist. The point of view is-inevitably in his case-that of the Realist; and this consideration gives unity to the conception of his whole career and endeavour. He has ever painted war as it is, and therefore in its horrors, as one of its effects, though not necessarily as an effect sought in and for itself. He has tried to be "true" in all his representations of the battle-field. His work may thus be said to constitute a powerful plea in support of the Tsar's Rescript to the Nations in favour of peace. My meaning will be best illustrated by a short sketch of M. Verestchagin and his work, as painter, as soldier, and as traveller.
| Author | : Dominic Lieven |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 952 |
| Release | : 2009-10-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0141947446 |
'A compulsive page-turner ... a triumph of brilliant storytelling ... an instant classic that is an awesome, remarkable and exuberant achievement' Simon Sebag Montefiore Winner of the Wolfson History Prize and shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize In the summer of 1812 Napoleon, the master of Europe, marched into Russia with the largest army ever assembled, confident that he would sweep everything before him. Yet less than two years later his empire lay in ruins, and Russia had triumphed. This is the first history to explore in depth Russia's crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, re-creating the epic battle between two empires as never before. Dominic Lieven writes with great panache and insight to describe from the Russians' viewpoint how they went from retreat, defeat and the burning of Moscow to becoming the new liberators of Europe; the consequences of which could not have been more important. Ultimately this book shows, memorably and brilliantly, Russia embarking on its strange, central role in Europe's existence, as both threat and protector - a role that continues, in all its complexity, into our own lifetimes.
| Author | : Theodore Ayrault Dodge |
| Publisher | : Ravenio Books |
| Total Pages | : 295 |
| Release | : 2008-05-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
A great historian examines Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812. This classic includes the following chapters: I. The Invasion of Russia (1811 to June, 1812) II. Smolensk and Valutino (August, 1812) III. Borodino (September 1-7, 1812) IV. Moscow (Sep 8 to Oct 19, 1812) V. Maloyaroslavez (Oct 19 to Nov 14, 1812) VI. The Beresina (Nov 15, 1812, to Jan 31, 1813)
| Author | : Michael Adams |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 629 |
| Release | : 2014-04-09 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0826442129 |
Napoleon and Russia tells, for the first time, the full story of Napoleon and his crucial relationship with Russia, from the 1790s and Bonaparte's rise to power, through the period of Austerlitz, Tilsit and the Russian invasion, to the Emperor's fall and its aftermath. In doing so, it not only puts the critical events of 1812 in their proper context as part of an even greater tale - of peace as well as war, friendship as well as enmity - but also provides fresh insight into the Napoleonic period as a whole, questioning many of the assumptions about the era prevalent in the English-speaking world. The tale boasts a cast of fascinating characters to rival any novel: the rulers, Napoleon himself, Catherine the Great, 'Mad' Tsar Paul and the enigmatic Alexander I; generals such as Ney, Murat, Davout, Suvorov, Kutuzov and Barclay de Tolly; statesmen like Talleyrand, Caulaincourt, Czartoryski and Rumiantsev; and, of course, the ordinary soldiers who fought some of the most intriguing, bloody and important campaigns in history. This is an enthralling story of fundamental importance in the history of Europe and, indeed, the world.
| Author | : Antony Brett-James |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 332 |
| Release | : 1967 |
| Genre | : Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Robert Thomas Wilson |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 455 |
| Release | : 2013-08-22 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1108054005 |
Published in 1860, this vivid first-hand account provides important insight into Napoleon's ignominious retreat from Russia.
| Author | : Reginald George Burton |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 1914 |
| Genre | : Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Count Philip de Segur |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 530 |
| Release | : 2023-12-23 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Count Philip de Segur's 'History of the Expedition to Russia' provides a detailed and insightful account of Napoleon's disastrous campaign in Russia in 1812. De Segur's writing style is lucid and engaging, capturing the grandeur and tragedy of the military campaign. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, the book paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by the soldiers and the ultimate downfall of Napoleon's ambitions. Within the context of early 19th-century European history, this book stands out as an essential primary source for understanding the events of the Napoleonic Wars. De Segur's firsthand experience as an eye-witness to the campaign adds a personal touch to the narrative, making it both informative and emotionally resonant. Count Philip de Segur's expertise as a military officer and diplomat provides valuable insights into the complexities of war and politics during this tumultuous period. His deep understanding of military strategy and the challenges faced by soldiers on the battlefield shines through in his comprehensive analysis of the expedition to Russia. 'History of the Expedition to Russia' is a must-read for history enthusiasts, military scholars, and anyone interested in the captivating story of Napoleon's ill-fated Russian campaign.
