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100 1 _aSégur, Philippe-Paul, comte de,
_d1780-1873
245 1 0 _aHistoire de Napoléon et de la Grande-Armée pendant l'année 1812. Tome II
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-02
508 _aProduced by Mireille Harmelin, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net); produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
520 _a"Histoire de Napoléon et de la Grande-Armée pendant l'année 1812. Tome II" by Ségur is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the events surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's ill-fated campaign in Russia, particularly focusing on the tumultuous year of 1812 and the ensuing retreat of the French forces. It portrays key historical figures, including Napoleon and Tsar Alexander, against the backdrop of the significant military confrontation and the socio-political dynamics of the time. The beginning of this comprehensive narrative introduces the chaotic aftermath of the initial encounters between the Russian and French armies, emphasizing the retreat of Tsar Alexander and the disarray within his ranks. Ségur describes the strategic decisions made by both sides, showcasing the political tension and the psychological state of the leaders. The text sets the stage for the looming disaster, interweaving descriptions of cities like Wilna and Smolensk, while hinting at the impending sense of loss and destruction that will characterize the Russian campaign—particularly as the Russians prepare to make significant sacrifices to resist the invading forces. The opening ultimately establishes a dramatic tone, foreshadowing the catastrophic events that will unfold in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, French
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
653 _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20507
999 _c61778
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