The Memoirs Of Napoleon, V11, 1812 - Bog

The Memoirs of Napoleon, Volume 11, 1812 is a historical book written by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne. This book is a detailed account of the events that occurred during the year 1812, which was a significant year in the history of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book covers Napoleon's invasion of Russia, which was a disastrous campaign that ultimately led to his downfall. The author, Bourrienne, was a close friend and confidant of Napoleon, which gives the book a unique perspective on the events that transpired during this tumultuous time. Bourrienne provides an in-depth analysis of the military strategy employed by Napoleon during the campaign, as well as the political and diplomatic maneuvers that were made in an attempt to secure victory. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the campaign. The chapters are organized chronologically, allowing readers to follow the events as they unfolded. The book also includes numerous maps and illustrations, which help to bring the story to life. Overall, The Memoirs of Napoleon, Volume 11, 1812 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Napoleon Bonaparte and the events that led to his downfall. Bourrienne's unique perspective and detailed analysis make this book a valuable resource for historians and casual readers alike.The commencement of 1811 was sufficiently favourable to the French arms in Spain, but towards the beginning of March the aspect of affairs changed. The Duke of Belluno, notwithstanding the valour of his troops, was unsuccessful at Chiclana; and from that day the French army could not make head against the combined forces of England and Portugal.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.