1812: Napoleon I In Russia (1899)

By Vasilii Vasilevich Vereshchagin and Vasilia Vasilevich Verestchagin

Book Overview

""1812: Napoleon I In Russia"" is a historical book written by Vasilia Vasilevich Verestchagin in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the French invasion of Russia in 1812 during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. Verestchagin, a Russian artist and military officer, witnessed the events firsthand and uses his personal experiences and observations to depict the horrors of war.The book covers the events leading up to the invasion, including the political and military tensions between France and Russia. Verestchagin also describes the battles and sieges that took place during the campaign, including the famous Battle of Borodino. The author provides a vivid portrayal of the suffering endured by both the French and Russian armies and civilians.Verestchagin's illustrations are an integral part of the book, as they provide a visual representation of the events described in the text. The illustrations are highly detailed and accurate, as the author was known for his ability to capture the essence of war in his paintings.Overall, ""1812: Napoleon I In Russia"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant military campaigns in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars, Russian history, or military history in general.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164516051
• ISBN13: 9781164516057
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"