With The Grand Army To Moscow: A Historical Novel (1900)

By Thomas Henry Teegan

Book Overview

With The Grand Army To Moscow: A Historical Novel is a book written by Thomas Henry Teegan and published in 1900. The novel takes place during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the journey of the Grand Army as they march towards Moscow in 1812. The story is told through the eyes of a young French soldier named Pierre, who is part of the army's advance guard. As the army progresses deeper into Russia, they face numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, lack of supplies, and attacks from the Russian army. Pierre experiences the horrors of war firsthand and must confront his own beliefs about the conflict and the actions of his fellow soldiers. The novel provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the disastrous Battle of Borodino, as well as the subsequent retreat of the Grand Army from Moscow. Teegan's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing to life the brutal realities of warfare and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians. Overall, With The Grand Army To Moscow: A Historical Novel offers a compelling and historically accurate portrayal of one of the most significant military campaigns in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars or the history of warfare 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: 1166320219
• ISBN13: 9781166320218
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"