La retraite de Moscou; [French]

By Philippe-Paul de Ségur

Book Overview

La retraite de Moscou, by Philippe-Paul, comte de Ségur, recounts a pivotal moment in European history. Ségur, a participant in the Napoleonic Wars, offers a firsthand account of the disastrous retreat from Moscow in 1812. This historical narrative provides invaluable insights into the challenges, hardships, and strategic failures that marked Napoleon's campaign in Russia.

Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Ségur captures the brutal realities faced by the French army during this ill-fated expedition. The book remains a significant primary source for understanding the Napoleonic era and the human cost of war. This edition allows readers to engage with a classic work of military history, offering a compelling narrative of courage, suffering, and the turning tide of Napoleon's reign.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1179810198
• ISBN13: 9781179810195
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"