With Napoleon in Russia: The Memoirs of General de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza
by Armand-Augustin-Louis de Caulaincourt, duc de Vicence
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The memoirs of General Armand de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza, provide a detailed account of the Napoleonic Russian campaign of 1812, a pivotal moment in Napoleon Bonaparte's military career. As Napoleon's Master of Horse, Ambassador to Russia, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Caulaincourt offers unique insights into the strategies and challenges faced during this campaign, marked by initial victories but ending in disaster. His writings reflect his dual role as a soldier and statesman, show more highlighting both military tactics and political implications. The book serves as both a historical document and a personal reflection, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the events from an insider's perspective. Intended for historians, military enthusiasts, and those interested in Napoleonic wars, these memoirs provide a nuanced view of one of history's most significant military campaigns. show lessTags
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DJ has issues, but book in VG cond. overall - FE - minor age wear
338. With Napoleon in Russia The Memoirs of General de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza (read 10 Feb 1948) I was taking Father Green's class "French Revolution and Napoleon" and this was a book he suggested be read. It is an account of the invasion of Russia in 1812. Not a happy time for the author.
Armand-Augustin-Louis, Marquis de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza
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- Canonical title
- With Napoleon in Russia: The Memoirs of General de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza
- Original title
- En traîneau avec l'empereur
- Alternate titles
- Mit Napoleon in Russland
- Original publication date
- 1933
- People/Characters
- Napoleon Bonaparte; Armand de Caulaincourt
- Important places
- Russia
- Important events
- Napoleonic Wars (1803 | 1815); Napoleon's invasion of Russia (1812); Battle of Borodino (1812-09-07)
- First words
- The events in Europe leading up to 1812 had so great an influence on those which followed later, by placing the balance of Europe's destinies into the hands of Russia, that I have felt it would be valuable to preserve the not... (show all)es which I made regarding various circumstances of those days.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)I venture to assert that during this journey the Emperor was kind enough to hear me without taking offence; and I say once again that I was able to convince myself, from the nature and frankness of his conversation; that one could lay many claims to his confidence who could lay none to his favour.
- Original language
- French
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 940.2 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe Europe: Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Napolean
- LCC
- DC198 .C35 .A33 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania France – Andorra – Monaco History of France Modern, 1515- Revolutionary and Napoleonic period, 1789-1815
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- Languages
- English, Finnish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 12
- ASINs
- 17
