The Anatomy Of Glory; Napoleon And His Guard, A Study In Leadership

• Autore: Lachouque Commandant Henri
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1030 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Military history, Modern - 19th century
• Altri autori: BrownAnne S. K
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- PLATES -- MAPS AND PLANS -- TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE -- PROLOGUE -- BOOK I - THE GUARD IS BORN -- CHAPTER 1 - The Ancestors -- CHAPTER 2 - The Guard of the Consuls -- CHAPTER 3 - Marengo -- CHAPTER 4 - The Guides of Bonaparte -- CHAPTER 5 - 'The Guard' -- CHAPTER 6 - Savages and Sailors -- CHAPTER 7 - The Fledglings -- BOOK II - THE GUARD KEEPS WATCH -- CHAPTER 1 - The Imperial Guard -- CHAPTER 2 - Coronation -- CHAPTER 3 - The March to Vienna -- CHAPTER 4 - Austerlitz -- CHAPTER 5 - A Packful of Glory -- CHAPTER 6 - Precarious Peace -- CHAPTER 7 - Jena -- CHAPTER 8 - Berlin -- CHAPTER 9 - Eylau -- CHAPTER 10 - The Household Troop -- CHAPTER 11 - Friedland -- CHAPTER 12 - Paris -- BOOK III - THE GUARD SUFFERS -- CHAPTER 1 - South by Stealth -- CHAPTER 2 - Madrid -- CHAPTER 3 - The Marines at Baylén -- CHAPTER 4 - The Poles at Somosierra -- CHAPTER 5 - Benavente -- CHAPTER 6 - The Young Guard -- CHAPTER 7 - The Long Road Back -- CHAPTER 8 - Essling -- CHAPTER 9 - Wagram -- CHAPTER 10 - Schönbrunn -- BOOK IV - THE GUARD IN SPLENDOR -- CHAPTER 1 - Imperial Bridegroom -- CHAPTER 2 - The Gilded Phalanx -- CHAPTER 3 - The Fêtes of 1810 -- CHAPTER 4 - Days of Anxiety -- CHAPTER 5 - The 'Baby Guard' -- CHAPTER 6 - The School of the Guard -- CHAPTER 7 - Cavaliers and Guns -- CHAPTER 8 - The Music of the Guard -- BOOK V - THE GUARD IN ACTION -- CHAPTER 1 - The 'Majestic Migration' -- CHAPTER 2 - Poland -- CHAPTER 3 - Smolensk -- CHAPTER 4 - Borodino -- CHAPTER 5 - Moscow -- CHAPTER 6 - The Retreat -- CHAPTER 7 - Krasny -- CHAPTER 8 - Crossing the Berezina -- CHAPTER 9 - The Remnants -- BOOK VI - THE GUARD TAKES CHARGE -- CHAPTER 1 - Improvisation -- CHAPTER 2 - The New Guard -- CHAPTER 3 - Lützen -- CHAPTER 4 - Bautzen -- CHAPTER 5 - The Armistice -- CHAPTER 6 - Dresden -- CHAPTER 7 - The Battle of Nations.
• Sommario/riassunto: The book 'The Anatomy of Glory: Napoleon and His Guard' by Henry Lachouque, adapted by Anne S. K. Brown, is a detailed historical account of Napoleon Bonaparte's Imperial Guard. It examines the formation, evolution, and eventual dissolution of this elite military unit, providing insights into its role in key Napoleonic battles and campaigns. The book is enriched with illustrations and maps that depict various phases of the Guard's history, including famous battles such as Austerlitz and Waterloo. It serves as both a military study and a narrative of leadership, showcasing Napoleon's strategic prowess and the loyalty of his forces. The text targets historians, military enthusiasts, and readers interested in Napoleonic Wars, offering a comprehensive view of the military and historical significance of the Imperial Guard.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Anatomy Of Glory; Napoleon And His Guard, A Study In Leadership
• ISBN: 9781786255822; 1786255820
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158933503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II