1812: Eyewitness Accounts Of Napoleon's Defeat In Russia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Antony Brett-James
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union , 1967
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This historical work, "1812," chronicles Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia, presenting a meticulous account of the strategic blunders and the brutal realities faced by his Grande Armée. The narrative details the immense logistical challenges, the devastating impact of the Russian winter, and the fierce resistance encountered by the invading forces. It illustrates the profound human cost of the campaign, from the initial advance to the catastrophic retreat. Brett-James uncovers the intricate military maneuvers and the political machinations that shaped this pivotal moment in European history. The authoritative prose instructs readers on the complexities of 19th-century warfare and its far-reaching consequences.
Author: Antony Brett-James
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union , 1967
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This historical work, "1812," chronicles Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia, presenting a meticulous account of the strategic blunders and the brutal realities faced by his Grande Armée. The narrative details the immense logistical challenges, the devastating impact of the Russian winter, and the fierce resistance encountered by the invading forces. It illustrates the profound human cost of the campaign, from the initial advance to the catastrophic retreat. Brett-James uncovers the intricate military maneuvers and the political machinations that shaped this pivotal moment in European history. The authoritative prose instructs readers on the complexities of 19th-century warfare and its far-reaching consequences.