History Of The Expedition To Russia V2: Undertaken By The Emperor Napoleon, In The Year 1812 (1840)

by Philippe-Paul de Ségur

Book Overview

""History Of The Expedition To Russia V2"" is a book written by Philippe-Paul de Segur and published in 1840. The book provides a comprehensive account of the expedition undertaken by Emperor Napoleon in the year 1812 to invade Russia. It covers the events leading up to the invasion, the battles fought, and the eventual retreat of the French army. De Segur was a French general who served in the campaign and was present during many of the key events. He provides a firsthand account of the battles and the decisions made by Napoleon and his generals. The book also includes descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by the soldiers during the campaign, including the extreme cold and lack of supplies.Overall, ""History Of The Expedition To Russia V2"" is an important historical account of one of the most significant military campaigns of the 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the strategies and tactics employed by Napoleon and his army, as well as the impact of the campaign on the wider political landscape of Europe.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164673114
• ISBN13: 9781164673118
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"