02423cam a22003373u 4500 34400 UtSlPG 20260610133803.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09035944 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Dunn-Pattison, R. P., 1874-1916 Napoleon's Marshals Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-23 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Napoleon's Marshals" by R. P. Dunn-Pattison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and careers of Napoleon Bonaparte's marshals, providing insights into their contributions to the military successes of the Napoleonic era. Through detailed profiles, it sheds light on key figures such as Louis Alexandre Berthier and Joachim Murat, illustrating their roles within the context of Napoleon's ambitions and the broader historical narrative. The opening of "Napoleon's Marshals" sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the institutional structure of Napoleon’s military leadership, beginning with the introduction of the Marshal title and the initial fourteen marshals created by the Emperor. Dunn-Pattison discusses how each marshal's elevation to power was carefully orchestrated by Napoleon, revealing the underlying dynamics of loyalty, ambition, and self-interest that governed their relationships. The author emphasizes the critical role that figures like Berthier played, showcasing his exceptional organizational skills which were pivotal to Napoleon's campaigns, and provides a stark contrast to characters like Murat, whose flamboyance and ambition often complicated his military effectiveness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History, Military -- 1789-1815 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with marshals Marshals -- France -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34400 75246 75246