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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 |
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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