TY - BOOK AU - Vandal,Albert TI - Napoléon et Alexandre Ier (1/3): L'alliance russe sous le premier Empire AV - DC PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with Russians KW - France -- Foreign relations -- Russia KW - Russia -- Foreign relations -- France KW - France -- Foreign relations -- 1792-1815 KW - Russia -- Foreign relations -- 1801-1825 N1 - Release date is 2009-03-05; Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Napoléon et Alexandre Ier" by Albert Vandal is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the significant alliance between Napoléon Bonaparte and Alexandre Ier of Russia, focusing on the political maneuvers and military strategies during the crucial years from Tilsit to Erfurt. The narrative analyzes the relationship between these two powerful leaders, particularly examining their contrasting personalities and ambitions, which ultimately shaped the history of Europe. At the start of the book, the author introduces the context of Napoléon's reign and his relentless pursuit of peace and power in Europe. The narrative dives into the complexities of the Franco-Russian relationship post-Austerlitz, highlighting Napoléon's strategies to consolidate his power by courting Russia as an ally. The opening portion details how historical tensions and shared ambitions between both empires emerged from mutual interests and the shifting alliances in Eastern Europe, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of their fateful alliance and eventual rivalry. Through a detailed examination of key events and political dynamics, Vandal illustrates the intricate web of diplomacy, military conflict, and personal ambition that characterized this pivotal period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28254 ER -