A Conscript for Empire: the Experiences of a Young German Conscript During the Napoleonic Wars

by Philippe

Book Overview

A young soldier thrown to the mercies of total war

This is remarkable story of a young Rhinelander caught up in the whirlwind of war that raged in Europe in the early 19th century. As one of the smaller Germanic states his homeland was always in an ambiguous position between the great powers. His brother was a proud Cuirassier in Napoleon's Army and Philippe himself became-in his turn-a conscript in the French infantry sent to Spain to fight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846774454
• ISBN13: 9781846774454
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"