From Valmy To Waterloo-Extracts From The Diary Of Capt. Charles François : A Soldier Of The Revolution And The Empire

• Autore: François Capitiane Charles
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (172 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Anglo-French War, 1793-1802
• Altri autori: DouglasRobert B ClarentieJules Arsène Arnaud
• Nota di contenuto: Menou's obstinacy-Battle of Aboukir -Last farewells-Francois' fortune-Arrest of General Reynier-A council of war-More pluck than sense-Anif's sad presentiment-Francois wounded and captured-A grim burden-Experiences in prison-Francois becomes retainer of aStarts for Turkey. -- CHAPTER VIII-1803-1804 -- News from France-Glimpses of the harem-Francois deserts his master-Finds his old regiment and rejoins it-Change of garrison-Othello and Desdemona-A red-letter day-Cadoudal's conspiracy-Arrest and murder of the Duc d'Enghien-The coronation of Napoleon. -- CHAPTER IX-1805-1806 -- Francois is attached to the crack company of the regiment-Joins the United Brigade-A dinner is not always for those who cook it-Glory in rags-Grumblers, look at your mercies!-A dodge to gain time-A treacherous trick-Napoleon's prophecies-The idol of the aNapoleon recognized by an Egyptian woman. -- CHAPTER X-1807 -- Eylau-An informal truce-Poor Poland pays for all-Potatoes and peace-Wholesale slaughter-Friedland-The peace of Tilsit-Kalmuck Cossacks-Unpopularity of the King of Prussia-An unfortunate Queen-Royal largess-Prussia in the background-An erroneous estimate-PThe discomforts of Spanish inns. -- CHAPTER XI-1808 -- A Mistress not to be shaken off-Signs of a coming storm-An Ambuscade-The King and Queen of Spain-A visit to Madrid-Sniped by the natives-An officer killed by a priest-Riots in Madrid-Put down with an iron hand-Murders and tortures-The run of the cellars-TAn over-patriotic doctor. -- CHAPTER XII-1809 -- Life on the hulks-Disease and delirium -Carnival under difficulties-Charon & Co. Unlimited-Attempts at escape-A new way of clipping the wings of birds intending flight-Dutch courage. -- CHAPTER XIII-1810 -- CHAPTER XIV-1811-1812. ; An uneventful year-Prospects of war-The two Justines-Useful presents-Brave Parisian lads-The 'usual Russian system'-Commissariat brigands-Lured to their destruction-Picking up a live shell-A prophecy that did not come true-"Where is your battalion?"-FrancMuch-needed repairs. -- CHAPTER XV-1813 -- A bad Leg-The missing Eagle-The chest lost, but not the money-Compliments and dinners-The philosophy of an old soldier-Following a prescription-More love affairs-He loves and he marches away. -- CHAPTER XVI-1814 -- The siege of Hamburg-Balls and cannon-balls-The white flag-A great poet's father-The corporal's wife-Procuring a discharge-A jealous bandmaster-Anxious times. -- CHAPTER XVII-1815 -- Quadrilles in costume-Kept at the bottom of the knapsack-An agent with early information-Officers and men on different platforms-Mutiny against a General-A General in a hay-bin-The flag must be burned-A last farewell-Ligny-Waterloo-A volley at close quartOld loves and new. -- CHAPTER XVIII-1816-1853 -- A stormy reception-A very useful man-Bonapartist "scum "-A sudden religious movement-An old-fashioned intrigue-The husband's return-Don Juan, Canto I-A Spanish damsel-A first-night crush-Made a Knight of St. Louis-An awkward position at a wedding-LotharioDeath.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book presents extracts from the diary of Captain Charles François, a soldier during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, spanning from 1792 to 1815. The diary provides a firsthand account of military life, key battles, and personal experiences throughout Europe and Egypt. François documents the harsh realities of war, including battles against Mamelukes in Egypt and the siege of St. Jean d'Acre. His detailed narrative offers insight into the courage and hardships faced by soldiers of the era, making it a valuable historical resource. The book is aimed at readers interested in military history and the Napoleonic era.
• Altri titoli varianti: From Valmy To Waterloo—Extracts From The Diary Of Capt. Charles François
• Titolo autorizzato: From Valmy To Waterloo-Extracts From The Diary Of Capt. Charles François
• ISBN: 1-78289-005-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163172603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II