Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 14 / 20) by Adolphe Thiers
"Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 14 / 20)" by Adolphe Thiers is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work deeply explores the events surrounding the Napoleonic era, detailing military campaigns and strategic decisions during significant battles. The opening portion highlights Napoleon's intricate preparations and movements as he advances into Russian territory, emphasizing his military concerns and the socio-political context affecting France and its opponents. The opening ofthis volume describes Napoleon's march towards Wilna and his efforts to secure the area amidst the backdrop of changing military dynamics with the Russian forces. As he prepares, the text outlines the organization and movements of both French and Russian armies, foreshadowing the complex strategies involved in the impending confrontations. The discussions among Russian generals illustrate the strategic dilemmas they face, while Napoleon's meticulous planning indicates the high stakes of the campaign. The narrative presents a blend of military tactics and the personal motivations of key figures, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877 |
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| Title | Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 14 / 20) faisant suite à l'Histoire de la Révolution Française |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45211 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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