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The Imperial Guard of Napoleon - from Marengo to Waterloo
| The Imperial Guard of Napoleon - from Marengo to Waterloo |
| Autore | Headley Joel Tyler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (128 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| ISBN | 1-908692-40-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Chapter I -- The Origin of the Imperial Guard- Plan on which it was First Constituted- The Consular Guard of Napoleon- Its Baptism of Blood at Marengo- The Moral Character of the Old Guard. -- Chapter II -- Marengo- The bloody baptism of the Consular Guard- Its firmness- Bonaparte's eulogium upon it after the battle- Lannes made commander- Changes introduced- Anecdote of Lannes and Napoleon- Napoleon's attack on long queues and long hair- Shearing of the Guard- Anger of the officers and generals- Distribution of the Legion of Honor- Description of the Mamelukes of the Guard. -- Chapter III -- Recommencement of the War- The Camp at Boulogne- The Old Guard at Austerlitz- Meeting of the Imperial Guards of the Czar and Napoleon- The Guard at Jena- The Velites- Young Desherbiers- Habits of Napoleon in Campaign- His Body Guard- Presentation of the Eagle to a New Regiment. -- Chapter IV -- Creation of a regiment of Polish Lancers- The Old Guard at Eylau- Campaign of 1807- Treaty of Tilsit- The interview of Napoleon with Alexander- His influence over him- The Old Guard in Spain- Miraculous despatch of Napoleon when he heard of the confederacy in Germany against him- His rapid ride. -- Chapter V - The Young Guard -- Organization of the Young Guard- Campaign of 1809- Extraordinary exertions of Napoleon- His rapid successes- Bombarding of Vienna, and first courtship of Maria Louisa- Disgrace of a surgeon- The Old Guard at Aspern- Its last charge- Incident showing how Napoleon punished the least neglect of his Guard- The Guard at Wagram- Sublime Spectacle- Its artillery heads Macdonald's charge- Difficulty of appreciating the conduct of the Guard. -- Chapter VI - 1810.
Marriage of Napoleon to Marie Louise- Augmentation of the Old Guard- Grand review of the Old Guard at Paris- Touching incident- The brave drummer and General Gros- Napoleon's treatment of them- Secret of Napoleon's influence over his troops, was in the affection he inspired- His prodigious memory- Conversation with the Russian Chamberlain. -- Chapter VII - 1811 -- Increase of the Guard- Birth of the king of Rome- The excitement and joy of the Parisians at the recent creation of the pupils of the Guard- Their review in presence of the Old Guard- Napoleon's address to both- Anecdote of one of the pupils- The pupils in service of the young king of Rome. -- Chapter VIII - 1812 - The Guard in Russia -- Sublime spectacle of the army of invasion- The Old Guard at Borodino- Gallant Charge and death of Caulaincourt- Strange conduct of Napoleon- The Old Guard at the Kremlin- Anecdote illustrating its honesty- It saves the chest of the Army in Russia. -- Chapter IX - 1812 - The Old Guard in Russia: The Retreat -- Narrow escape of Napoleon- Disorder of the army on arriving at Smolensko- Firmness of the Old Guard- The famine in the city- Gloomy departure- The Guard passing a Russian battery- The Old Guard at Krasnoi- The fall of Minsk, and gloom of Napoleon- His appeal to the Old Guard- His joy at Ney's safety- The Old Guard at Beresina- Its frozen bivouacs- Anecdote of an officer- Departure of Napoleon for Paris, and the breaking up of the Guard- Last dreadful days. -- Chapter X - 1813 -- Reorganization of the Army- Death of Bessieres- The Old Guard in Lutzen- Its Last Charge- Drouot. his Character- Death of Duroc- Mournful Scene around the Tent of Napoleon- The Guard in Bohemia- Its Astonishing March to Dresden- Its Bravery- Napoleon in its Squares on the Battle-field- Tableau- The Old Guard at Leipzic- The Retreat- Battle of Hanau- It is won by the Guard- It leaves forever the Scene of its Achievements. -- Chapter XI - 1814 - Campaign of the Guard -- Napoleon with Europe against him- Care of his Guard- The Guard at Rothiere- Captain Hauillet- Terrible cross march to attack Blucher- Victory of Champs d'Aubert- The Old Guard at Montmirail- Its victory- Its protracted marches and battles- Overthrow of Blucher- Return of the Guard to the help of Victor and Oudinot- Its last battles and marches- Desertion of Napoleon by his friends at his abdication- Faithfulness of the Guard- The parting scene at Fontainbleau- The Guard by the side of its foes- -- Chapter XII - 1815 - The Old Guard Under the Restoration -- Its bearing towards its foes- Its anger at losing its colors- The Old Guard at Elba- Napoleon's habits- Anecdotes illustrating the discontent of the troops in their exile- Their return to France and march to Paris- Reception of the Guard- Last charge at Waterloo. -- Chapter XIII - The Guard After the Battle of Waterloo -- Its rage at the surrender of Paris- Is disbanded- Part come to America- Champ d'Asile in Texas- Last of the Guards- Tomb of Napoleon. -- Chapter XIV -- Review of the dead- The office of the French Revolution-Who is responsible for the wars that desolated Europe for so many years-Bonaparte's policy as general-As First Consul- His offers of peace rejected- England violates the treaty of Amiens- Napoleon's relation to the free States he had organized- Austria violates the treaty of Presbourg- Invasion of Russia- Treachery of Austria and Prussia- Fall of Napoleon- Campaign of Waterloo. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164254203321 |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Napoleon and his Marshals - Vol I
| Napoleon and his Marshals - Vol I |
| Autore | Headley Joel Tyler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (217 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| Collana | Napoleon and his Marshals |
| ISBN | 1-908692-38-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Preface -- Chapter I-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -- A Defence of Him against English Historians-Analysis of his Character-Causes of his Success-His Death. -- Chapter II-MARSHAL BERTHIER -- The Talents as Revolution develops-Creation of the Marshals-Berthier's Character and History-Soliloquy of Napoleon-Berthier's Death. -- Chapter III-MARSHAL AUGEREAU -- His Early Life and Character-His Campaigns in Italy-Battle of Castiglione-Battle of Arcola-Revolution of the 18th Fructidor-Charge at Eylau-His Traitorous Conduct and Disgrace. -- Chapter IV-MARSHAL DAVOUT -- His Character-Battle of Auerstädt-Cavalry Action at Eckmühl-Retreat from Russia. -- Chapter V-MARSHAL ST. CYR -- His Life-Character-Profession of a Painter-Combat at Biberach-Battle of Polotsk-Battle of Dresden. -- Chapter VI-MARSHAL LANNES -- Principle on which Napoleon chose his officers-Passage of Lodi-Battle of Montebello-Battle of Marengo-Siege of Saragossa-Battle of Aspern, and Death of Lannes. -- Chapter VII-MARSHAL MONCEY -- His Early Life-Operations in Spain-The Presentation by Napoleon of his Son to him and the National Guard-His noble Efforts in behalf of Ney-Reception of Napoleon's Body when brought from St. Helena. -- Chapter VIII-MARSHAL MACDONALD -- His Early Life-Battle of Trebbia-Quarrel with Napoleon-His Passage of the Splugen-Charge at Wagram-Defence at Leipzig-His Character. -- Chapter IX-MARSHAL MORTIER -- His Early Life-Character-Battle of Dirnstein-Burning of Moscow-Blowing up of the Kremlin-His Bravery at Krasnoi. -- Chapter X -MARSHAL SOULT -- His Early Career-Campaigns with Masséna-His Character-Battle of Austerlitz-His First Campaign in Spain-Death of Sir John Moore-Storming of Oporto-Retreat from Portugal-Battle of Albuera-Second Campaign in Spain-Siege of St. Sebastian-Soult's last Struggle for the Empire. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Napoleon and his Marshals |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164254403321 |
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Headley Joel Tyler
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Napoleon and his Marshals - Vol II
| Napoleon and his Marshals - Vol II |
| Autore | Headley Joel Tyler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (219 pages) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PublishingPickle Partners |
| Collana | Napoleon and his Marshals |
| ISBN | 1-908692-39-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Chapter XI-MARSHAL MURAT -- His Early Life-Studies Theology-His Adventures-His Bravery in Egypt-He marries Napoleon's Sister-His Personal Appearance and Knightly Dress and Bearing-Battle of Mount Tabor-The Admiration of the Cossacks-His Quarrel with Napoleon-Charge at Eylau-His CharHis Tragical Death. -- Chapter XII-MARSHAL LEFEBVRE -- His Early Life-Character-Siege and Capture of Danzig-Campaign in the Tyrol-Bloody Combat in an Alpine Gorge-His Death-Ignorance of his Wife-Her Generosity. -- Chapter XIII-MARSHAL MASSÉNA -- Outline of his Career-His Character-Conduct at Rivoli and Zurich-Siege of Genoa-Terrible passage of the Traun-Bravery at Aspern-Wagram-at Znaïm-Campaign in Portugal-Death. -- Chapter XIV-MARSHAL MARMONT -- His Early Life-Bravery at Marengo-Battle of Salamanca-Splendid Manœuvres-His Defence and Surrender of Paris-The Charge of Treason-Revolution of 1830-His Self-exile. -- Chapter XV-MARSHAL VICTOR -- His Campaign in Italy-His Regiment named the Terrible-Bravery at Marengo-At Friedland-Defeat at Talavera-Terrible Passage of the Beresina-His Last Efforts for France-His Disgrace-Is Wounded. -- Chapter XVI -MARSHAL BRUNE -- His Early Life-A Jacobin in the Revolution-Patronized by Danton-First Campaign in Italy-Commander-in-chief in Switzerland-Repels the Invasion of the English and Russians of Holland-Commands the Army in Italy-His Disgrace-His Tragical Death. -- Chapter XVII-MARSHAL OUDINOT -- His Early Life-Bravery at Feldkirch-At Zurich-His Daring at the Bridge Tabor-Made Marshal at Wagram-His Courage at the Passage of the Beresina-Battle of Bautzen-Magnificent Spectacle of the Army-Death of Duroc and Mournful Scene around the Tent of the Emperor. -- Chapter XVIII-MARSHAL BESSIÈRES.
His Journey with Murat to Paris-Commands the Old Guard-Character of the Imperial Guard-Of Bessières -Cavalry Charge at Austerlitz-Battle of Rio Seco-Cavalry Charge at Aspern-at Wagram-His Death at Bautzen. -- Chapter XIX-MARSHAL JOURDAN -- Serves in the War of the American Revolution-His Victory at Wattignies-At Fleurus-A Member of the Council of Five Hundred-Major-General in Spain-His Character. -- Chapter XX-MARSHAL BERNADOTTE -- His Early Life-Marries the Sister-in-law of Joseph Bonaparte-His Envy and Treason-His Folly and Disgrace at Wagram-Elected Crown Prince of Sweden-Quarrels with Napoleon-Joins the Allies-His Character. -- Chapter XXI-MARSHAL SUCHET -- His Early Career-His Campaigns in Spain-Siege of Lerida-Storming of Taragona-Taking of Montserrat-Battle of Saguntum-Siege and Fall of Valencia-His Character. -- Chapter XXII-MARSHAL PONIATOWSKI -- His Efforts under Kosciusko to Save his Country-Appointed Minister of State in the Grand Duchy of Warsaw-Joins Napoleon In his Invasion of Russia-His Last Struggle at Leipzig-His Tragical Death and Imposing Funeral-His Character. -- Chapter XXIII-MARSHAL GROUCHY -- His Bravery and Capture at Novi-His Desperate Charge at Raab-At Wagram-At Borodino-Commands the Sacred Squadron-Gallant Charge at Vaux Champs-His Conduct at Waterloo. -- Chapter XXIV-MARSHAL NEY -- His Early Life-Taking of Mannheim-His Character-Bravery at Jena-Awful Retreat of the Grand Army from Russia-Ney Commands the rearguard-Battle of Waterloo-Charge of the Old Guard-His Death. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Napoleon and his Marshals |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164254303321 |
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Headley Joel Tyler
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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