The Emperor's Friend: Marshal Jean Lannes

by Margaret Scott Chrisawn

An examination of the life of Marshal Jean Lannes, this study looks at the career of the only soldier of any rank who consistently said exactly what he thought to Napoleon at every stage of their amazing careers. The marshal not only survived these frank encounters, he was well rewarded for his abilities, which were remarkable even among the stellar senior officers who served the Emperor. While Lannes was best known for his military skill, especially...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313310629
• ISBN13: 9780313310621
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"