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1815 - Waterloo [Illustrated Edition]
| 1815 - Waterloo [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Houssaye Henry |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (256 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WillisS. R |
| Soggetto topico |
Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN |
9781908902528
1908902523 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- WATERLOO. -- BOOK ONE - ENTRANCE INTO CAMPAIGN -- CHAPTER I.- THE LAST ARMY OF THE EMPIRE. -- I.- The transition from a peace to a war footing.-Recall of the men on leave of absence.-Mobilization of the National Guard.- The conscription of 1815. -- II. - The armament and clothing.-Supplies.-The fortresses.-The war budget. -- III - First and second distributions of the troops into army corps.-Strength of the first army and the auxiliary army on June 15, 1815 -- IV. - Removals and promotions. -- V. - The command: The Marshals of France. -- VI. - The command: The Chief of Staff. -- VII. - The command: The Generals. -- VIII. - The spirit of the Army. -- CHAPTER II. - THE PLANS OF CAMPAIGN. -- I. - Idea of an invasion of Belgium in the first days of April. -- II. - The Allies' plan of campaign. -- III. - Napoleon's plan of campaign. -- IV. - Concentration of the French Army (June 8-14).-Arrival of the Emperor at Beaumont.-Strength and positions of the armies on June 14th. -- CHAPTER III. - FIRST COMBATS. -- I. - Passage of the Belgian frontier (June 15th). - The desertion of General Bourmont. -- II. - Capture of Charleroi. -- III. - Interview between Napoleon and Ney. - Combat of Gilly on the right wing. -- IV. - The operations of Ney. - Combat of Gosselies. - Combat of Frasnes. - Quatre-Bras. -- BOOK TWO. - LIGNY AND QUATRE-BRAS. -- CHAPTER I. - THE MORNING OF JUNE 16TH. -- I. - The plans and orders of Napoleon (from five to eight o'clock). -- II. - The departure of Napoleon for Fleurus (half-past nine). -- III. - Concentration of the Prussian Army to the north of the Ligny.- Inactivity of the English Army during the day of June 15th,- The ball of the Duchess of Richmond (night of June 15th-16th).
IV. - Arrival of Wellington at Quatre-Bras (June 16th, ten o'clock).- Interview between Wellington and Blücher at the mill of Bussy, near Ligny (one o'clock in the afternoon). -- CHAPTER II. - BATTLE OF LIGNY. -- I. - The field of battle.-Dispositions of Blücher and Napoleon. -- II. - From three o'clock until four: Attacks of Saint-Amand by Vandamme and of Ligny by Gérard. -- III. - From four o'clock until half-past seven: Counter-attack of Blücher.-Appearance of a supposed column of the enemy upon the flank of the French Army.-Demonstration of Grouchy against the Prussian left.-Stubborn fight in Saint-Amand and Ligny. -- IV. - From half-past seven o'clock until half-past nine: Final assault. -Capture of Ligny.-Combats on the hills.-Retreat of the Prussians. -- CHAPTER III. - THE BATTLE OF QUATRE-BRAS. -- I. - Inaction of Marshal Ney during the morning of June 16th.- Reiterated orders of the Emperor. -- II. - Attack of Quatre-Bras by the corps of Reille (two o'clock in the afternoon).-Return of Wellington to Quatre-Bras and arrival of the first English reinforcements (three o'clock).-Death of the Duke of Brunswick (half-past four o'clock). -- III. - False movement of Count d'Erlon. -- IV. - The charge of Kellermann's cuirassiers (six o'clock).-Offensive movement of Wellington (seven o'clock).-The French driven back into their first positions (from eight to nine o'clock). -- CHAPTER IV. - THE RETREAT OF THE PRUSSIAN ARMY. -- I. - The first plans of Napoleon for the day of June 17th. -- II. - The orders of the Emperor to Grouchy (between eleven and half-past eleven o'clock). -- III. - Retreat of the Prussian Army on Wavre. -- IV. - Movements of Pajol and Exelmans towards Namur and Gembloux in pursuit of the Prussian columns. -- V. - March of the army of Grouchy.-Bivouac at Gembloux.-Letter of Grouchy to the Emperor (ten o'clock in the evening). CHAPTER V. - THE RETREAT OF THE ENGLISH ARMY. -- I. - Exchange of despatches between Blücher and Wellington (morning of June 17th).-Retreat of the English Army (ten o'clock). -- II. - Arrival of Napoleon at Quatre-Bras, still occupied by the English cavalry (two o'clock). -- III. - Vigorous pursuit of the English rear guard by Napoleon in person -Combat of Genappe.-Cannonade of Mont Saint-Jean (seven o'clock). -- IV. - The night bivouac. -- V. - Uncertainties of Napoleon.-Letter from Blücher to Wellington. -Orders of Napoleon (night of June 17th-18th). -- BOOK THREE. - WATERLOO. -- CHAPTER I. - BLÜCHER AND GROUCHY. -- I. - Dispositions and movements of the Prussian Army on the morning of June 18th.-Departure from Wavre of Field Marshal Blücher (eleven o'clock). -- II. - Dispositions of Grouchy. -- III. - Discussion between Gérard and Grouchy at Walhain (noon). -- CHAPTER II. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. - Morning. -- I. - Topography of the field of battle. -- II. - Positions of the Anglo-Dutch Army. -- III. - Luncheon of Napoleon at Caillou.-Letter to Grouchy. -- IV. - The last review (ten o'clock).-Order of battle of the French Army.-Disposition of Napoleon for the attack (eleven o'clock). -- CHAPTER III. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. - From Half-past Eleven to Three o'clock. -- I. - Attack of Hougoumont by Jérôme Bonaparte's division of Reille's corps. -- II. - Appearance of Bülow's corps upon the heights of Chapelle Saint Lambert.-New despatch of Napoleon to Grouchy. -- III. - Attack of La Have Sainte and of the plateau of Mont Saint-Jean by the corps of Count d'Erlon. -- IV. - Counter-attack of the English of Picton.-Charge of the Horse Guards of Somerset.-Mishap of the cuirassiers in the hollow road. V. - Charge of the dragoons of Ponsonby.-Rout of d'Erlon's infantry -Counter-charge of the lancers of Jacquinot and the cuirassiers of Farine.-Burning of Hougoumont. -- CHAPTER IV. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. -From Three o'clock until Seven. -- I. - Second attack of La Haye Sainte.-The order from Ney to Milhaud. -- II. - First and second charges of the cuirassiers of Milhaud and of the light cavalry of the Guard.-Order from the Emperor to the cuirassiers of Kellermann and to the cavalry of Guyot. -- III. - Entrance into line of Bülow's corps.-Lobau's defence.-Capture and recapture of Plancenoit. -- IV. - Third and fourth charges of the cuirassiers of Milhaud, supported by those of Kellermann, the dragoons, and horse grenadiers of the Guard. -- V. - General attack of the plateau by the infantry of Reille and d'Erlon and by the debris of the cavalry.-Capture of La Haye Sainte. -The English line shaken.-New combats at Plancenoit. -- CHAPTER V. - THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO. - From Seven to Nine o'clock. -- I. - Dispositions for the final attack.-Strengthening of the English line.-Approach of Ziethen's corps. -- II. - Assault of the plateau of Mont Saint-Jean by the Middle Guard. -- III. - "The Guard recoils!"-General advance of the English Array.- Irruption of the Prussians of Ziethen.-The panic. -- IV. - The squares of Christiani, Roguet, and Cambronne. -- V. - Arrival of Pirch's corps to the support of Bülow.-Butchery in Plancenoit.-The mêlée on the plateau of La Belle Alliance.- The last squares of the Old Guard. -- CHAPTER VI. - THE ROUT. -- I. - Meeting of Wellington and Blücher in front of La Belle Alliance (quarter-past nine).-The rout of the French. -- II. - Attempt at resistance in Genappe (eleven o'clock). -- III. - Pursuit of the Prussian cavalry (night of June 18th-19th). IV. - Halt of the Emperor at Quatre-Bras.-The Army passes the Sambre at Charleroi (morning of June 20th). -- V. - Retreat on Laon.-Departure of the Emperor for Paris (June 20th). -- CHAPTER VII. - THE COMBATS OF WAVRE AND THE RETREAT OF GROUCHY. -- I. - March of Grouchy on Wavre.-Combat of La Baraque.-Attack, of Wavre (afternoon of June 18th). -- II. - The second despatch of Soult.-New assaults against Wavre and Bierges.-Passage of the Dyle at Limale and night combat. -- III. - Renewal of the combat and defeat of Thielmann (morning of June 19th).-News of the disaster (half-past ten in the morning).-Retreat of Grouchy (afternoon and evening of June 19th). -- IV. - Combats of La Falise and Boquet (morning of June 20th).-Defense of Namur (from three to nine in the evening).-Rallying at Givet of the army of Grouchy (June 21st) -- CHAPTER VII. - THE CAMPAIGN OF 1815. -- I. - The operations of June 15th.-The battles of Ligny and Quatre-Bras. -- II. - The error of Napoleon. -- III. - Marshal Grouchy. -- IV. - Waterloo. -- MAPS -- I - Invasion of Italy in 1815 By Murat -- II - Napoleon's Planned Invasion of Belgium -- III - Outline Map of the 1815 Campaign -- IV - Outline Map of the 1815 Campaign -- V - Battle of Ligny - 16th June 1815 -- VI - Map showing positions at Ligny and Quatre Bras -- VII - Detail of Village of Ligny and Surrounding Hamlets -- VIII - Battle of Quatre Bras - 16th June 1815 -- IX - Battle of Waterloo - 18th June 1815 -- X - Battle of Waterloo - 18th June 1815 -- XI - Ground-Plan of the Farm of La Haye Sainte -- XII - Formation of the Third Division at Waterloo -- XIII - Plan of Hougoumont -- XIV - Invasion of France by the Allies 1815 -- ILLUSTRATIONS - Personalities -- I - Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley - 1st Duke of Wellington -- II - Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton -- III - Major-General Peregrine Maitland. IV - Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910165117603321 |
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L'administration napoléonienne en Europe : Adhésions et résistances / / Christine Peyrard, Francis Pomponi, Michel Vovelle
| L'administration napoléonienne en Europe : Adhésions et résistances / / Christine Peyrard, Francis Pomponi, Michel Vovelle |
| Autore | Bertini Fabio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Aix-en-Provence, : Presses universitaires de Provence, 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (180 p.) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CapraCarlo
Corradi MartiniCarla DufourGérard Logie† Jacques MarchesiniDaniele PeyrardChristine PomponiFrancis RaoAnna Maria VovelleMichel |
| Soggetto topico |
Nationalism - Europe - History - 19th century
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Italie
politique Europe gouvernement opinion publique France 1789-1815 |
| ISBN | 2-8218-8274-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910214930103321 |
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| Aix-en-Provence, : Presses universitaires de Provence, 2017 | ||
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The adventures of Captain John Patterson : with notices of the officers, &c. of the 50th, or Queen's own regiment, from 1807 to 1821
| The adventures of Captain John Patterson : with notices of the officers, &c. of the 50th, or Queen's own regiment, from 1807 to 1821 |
| Autore | Patterson Captain John |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (179 pages) |
| Soggetto topico |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Military campaigns |
| ISBN |
9781908902986
1908902981 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- ERRATA -- CHAPTER I. -- The Author's motives.-His entrance to military life.-Sketches of officers.-Lieutenant Colonel Stewart.-Lieutenant Colonel White.-A harassing march.-Changes of name in the 50th Regiment.-Arrival at Portsmouth.-The Embarkation. -- CHAPTER. II. -- The expedition under sail.-Rough Weather in the Bay of Biscay.-Christmas festivities prevented.-The expedition is compelled to put back.-The troops are relanded.-The expedition sails again.-Its arrival at Gibraltar.-Motley population of the place.-The libVisit to Cadiz. -- CHAPTER III. -- Campaign in Portugal.-Arrival at Mondego Bay.-A cool disembarkation.-Bustle of encamping.-Skirmish at Obidos.-Action at Roliça.-Death of Colonel Lake.-March of the army towards Vimeiro.-Junot's contempt of the British.-Battle of Vimeiro.-The British troopConvention of Cintra. -- CHAPTER IV. -- March to Lisbon.-Enthusiastic reception of the English army.-Danger of night rambles.-Encampment at Monte Santo.-The army marches towards the frontier.-Santarem-A domestic occupation.-Bad quarters.-Pleasant life of a soldier.-Description of troops on theiFriendly conduct of the inhabitants. -- CHAPTER V. -- March to Salamanca.-Sir David Baird.-Passage of the Esla.-Merit of the camp females.-Halt at Lugo.-Short commons.-Suffering from want of sleep.-Lieutenant McCarthy.-Inclemency of the weather.-Exertions of Sir David Baird.-Distribution of shoes.-Odd fits.-Coruña in sight. -- CHAPTER VI. -- The troops at Coruña.-Alarming explosion of a powder magazine.-The brigade takes up a position near Coruña.-Admirable conduct of Sir John Moore.-Positions of the hostile armies.-French clamours in the field.-The outposts are attacked.-Bravery of Major NapDeparture from Spain. -- CHAPTER VII.
Quarters at Braborne Lees.-Removal to Ashford.-Character of the 55th and 68th regiments.-Quarters at Ashford.-Hauteur of the Ashfordians.-Quarters at Reading Street.-Officers ordered to the Isle of Wight.-Ludicrous journey thither.-The troops embark for WQuarters at East Bourne -- CHAPTER VIII. -- The 1st battalion is ordered to Portugal.-Lord Balgonie.-Arrival at Lisbon.-March to Abrantes.-Bad quarters at Abrantes.-Halt at Garvaõ.-A family at Gafete.-Bugs left as a legacy by the French.-Situation of Portalegre.-The grand Cathedral.-Seclusion of thThe crabbed Donna Elvira and her gloomy abode -- CHAPTER IX. -- General Hill is despatched to surprise General Girard's corps.-The heights of Alegrete.-The division encounters a furious storm.-Halt at Codideira.-Kindness of the musters.-Superciliousness of the dragoon officers.-Offensive and absurd superiority assumedQuarters at Campo Mayor. -- CHAPTER X. -- Quarters at Albuquerque and Portalegre.-House in which the Author was quartered.-March to Don Benito.-Family of Don Diego Ramirez.-Style of living.-The second division sent to the neighbourhood of Badajoz.-The author visits Badajoz.-Difficulty of approachBravery of Lieut. McCarthy. -- CHAPTER XI. -- Arrival at Truxillo.-A force detached to reduce the forts of Almaraz.-Solitariness of the march.-Arrangements for the attack.-Hot fire from the enemy.-Obstinate defence of Fort Napoleon.-Death of Captain Robert Candler.-The Fort is carried by storm.-BraveRepast after the success. -- CHAPTER XII. -- The troops return to Truxillo.-Description of Truxillo.-The Pizarro palace.-A paltry bull-fight.-March to Fuentes du Maestro.-Quarters at Don Benito.-Kindness of the inhabitants.-Wedding at Don Benito.-The bride and bridegroom described.-Assemblies in theGardens and groves of the place. -- CHAPTER XIII. Excursion to Madrid with a brother officer.-The travelers lose their way.-A surly Don refuses admission.-They arrive at Villa Conejo.-The inhabitants of the valleys are often robbers.-Sinister countenances of some of the villagers.-The travelers at last oDifficulty of obtaining admission into the houses in Madrid -- CHAPTER XIV. -- The travelers return to Aranjuez.-March of the army towards Madrid.-Halt at the Escurial.-Situation of the Palace.-Enormous magnitude of the building.-The army proceeds on its march.-Description of the pass of Guadarama.-Sculpture in the pass.-The army haDescription of the Belem Rangers -- CHAPTER XV. -- March of the regiment to Monte Hermosa.-Banditti in the neighbourhood.-Journey to Placentia Description of the party.-Forest of Carcabosa.-The author arrives at Placentia.-He is quartered at the house of Francisco Barona.-His host's wife and her lover.-ReInharmonious music and heavy dancing. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- March from Villa Hermosa.-Bridge at Gihon.-Halt at La Sacita.-The author is quartered at the house of Bernado Lopez.-Hospitality of his host.-The march resumed.-Puerto de Baños.-Arrival at Bejar.-Warm reception given to the troops.-Fears entertained of thGratitude of the inhabitants of Bejar -- CHAPTER XVII. -- The regiment quits Bejar.-March through the Valley of the Ebro.-Halt at La Puebla.-Orders given to prepare for action.-Battle of Vittoria.-Hungry condition of the British troops.-Colonel Cadogan is killed.-His character.-Birds'-eye view of the battle-fielNight bivouac. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- March to Pampeluna.-A storm in the Pyrenees.-Lieut. Masterman killed by lightning.-Movements on the enemy's Hanks.-Beauty of the Vale of Bastan.-halt of the army near Elisonda.-Marshal Soult resolves to regain his lost ground.-Another storm in the PyreneeThe battle terminates in favour of the British. -- CHAPTER XIX. The Author is wounded in the battle of the Pyrenees.-He is sent to the hospital station at Vittoria.-Motley group of the wounded.-The Author is quartered on a partisan of the French.-Lieutenant Pattison.-Captain Gough.-Vittoria and its vicinity.-MelancholHe lands at Plymouth. -- CHAPTER XX. -- Exploits of the 50th regiment subsequent to the Author's leaving Spain: Action at Aire.-Death of Lieutenant D. McDonald.-Good fortune of Lieutenant Colonel Harrison.-Officers killed and wounded in the campaign of 1914.-Estimate of the relative merit of thCharacters of Captain Philip Blassiere. -- CHAPTER XXI. -- The 50th regiment in quarters at Aughnacloy.-It removes to Enniskillen.-Recruiting quarters at Londonderry.-Still hunting.-Disgusting nature of that service.-Stratagems of the illicit distillers.-Pursuit of outlaws and robbers.-Magennis, a noted villain.-The informer is murdered -- CHAPTER XXII. -- The Author is ordered to join the regiment in the Nest Indies.-He embarks at Cove.-Uncomfortable state of the sleeping berths.-Pleasant society on hoard.-The pilot is charged with numerous farewells.-Sea sickness.-No compassion felt for its victims.-AmusiPrying visitors from the shore -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- Visit to Port Royal.-Tavern there.-Description of Port Royal.-The Author lands at Kingston.-He proceeds to Up-Park Camp.-Terrible mortality among the troops.-Death of Colonel Hill.-His character.-Picturesque situation of Up-Park Camp.-Its extreme insalubrUnhealthiness of Spanish Town -- CHAPTER XXIV. -- The author embarks for England.-Course of the vessel.-Sharks not palatable food.-A visit from a Buenos Ayres privateer.-Rough weather.-A northwester hurricane.-Its terrific appearance and effects.-Misery below deck.-Meritorious conduct of Mr.-Grant, the MThe Author lands at Deal. |
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The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall
| The Adventures of Thomas Williams of St. Ives, Cornwall |
| Autore | Williams Thomas |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (52 pages) |
| Soggetto topico |
Prisoners of war
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN |
9781908902696
1908902698 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- THE ADVENTURES OF, THOMAS WILLIAMS, OF ST. IVES, CORNWALL, -- PRISONER. OF WAR IN FRANCE, FROM MARCH, 1804 TO MAY, 1814. -- JUDGMENT. -- PARDON. |
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Williams Thomas
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012 | ||
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An aide-de-camp of Napoleon. Memoirs of General Count de Ségur, of the French academy, 1800-1812
| An aide-de-camp of Napoleon. Memoirs of General Count de Ségur, of the French academy, 1800-1812 |
| Autore | de Ségur Général Comte Phillipe-Paul |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (251 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Patchett-MartinMrs. Harriette Anne Crookesley
de SégurComte Louis-Phillipe-Antoine-Charles |
| Soggetto topico |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Generals - France |
| ISBN | 1-78289-043-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- EDITOR'S PREFACE. -- INTRODUCTION -- I -- II. -- CHAPTER I.-MY VOCATION. -- CHAPTER II.-MY DEBUT. -- CHAPTER III.-MY FIRST CALL TO ARMS. -- CHAPTER IV.-HOHENLINDEN. -- CHAPTER V.-THE CAMPAIGN OF THE GRISONS. -- CHAPTER VI.-I RALLY TO THE REVOLUTION. -- CHAPTER VII.-I ACCOMPANY MACDONALD ON HIS EMBASSY TO DENMARK. -- CHAPTER VIII.-I AM ENTRUSTED WITH A MISSION TO THE KING OF SPAIN. -- CHAPTER IX.-I AM NOMINATED ORDERLY OFFICER TO THE FIRST CONSUL. -- CHAPTER X.-THE EXECUTION OF THE DUC D'ENGHIEN. -- CHAPTER XI.-THE CAMP AT BOULOGNE. -- CHAPTER XII.-THE CONSECRATION. -- CHAPTER XIII.-PREPARATIONS AGAINST ENGLAND. -- CHAPTER XIV.-THE PLAN OF THE CAMPAIGN OF AUSTERLITZ. -- CHAPTER XV.-THE GRAND ARMY ENTERS GERMANY. -- CHAPTER XVI.-ULM. -- CHAPTER XVII.-VIENNA. -- CHAPTER XVIII.-AUSTERLITZ. -- CHAPTER XIX.-THE SIEGE OF GAËTA. -- CHAPTER XX.-JENA. -- CHAPTER XXI.-BERLIN. -- CHAPTER XXII.-I AM TAKEN PRISONER. -- CHAPTER XXIII.-IN CAPTIVITY. -- CHAPTER XXIV.-MY RETURN. -- CHAPTER XXV.-IN SPAIN. -- CHAPTER XXVI.-SOMMO-SIERRA. I AM WOUNDED. -- CHAPTER XXVIII.-INTRIGUES AT PARIS: FOUCHÉ AND BERNADOTTE. -- CHAPTER XXIX.-NAPOLEON AT M. DE CHATEAUBRIAND'S RECEPTION INTO THE ACADEMY. |
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de Ségur Général Comte Phillipe-Paul
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The Anatomy Of Glory; Napoleon And His Guard, A Study In Leadership
| The Anatomy Of Glory; Napoleon And His Guard, A Study In Leadership |
| Autore | Lachouque Commandant Henri |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1030 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BrownAnne S. K |
| Soggetto topico |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Military history, Modern - 19th century |
| ISBN |
9781786255822
1786255820 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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. |
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Lachouque Commandant Henri
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Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814-Vol. I
| Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814-Vol. I |
| Autore | Hamilton Thomas |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (207 pages) |
| Collana | Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814 |
| Soggetto topico |
Peninsular War, 1807-1814
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN |
9781782890072
1782890076 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- LIST OF PLATES -- Errata -- PREFACE. -- Contents -- NOTE. -- CHAPTER I. - HISTORICAL RETROSPECT. -- Historical retrospect.-Policy and state of Spain in the reign of Charles IV.-(character of Godoy-His attempt to excite the nation against France-His proclamation.-Determination of Napoleon.-Secret Treaty and Convention of Fontainebleau.-Demands of France Tardy reply of Napoleon to the letters of the King of Spain. -- 1803 -- 1783 -- 1788. -- 1804 -- 1805 -- 1806 -- 1807 -- CHAPTER II. - INVASION OF PORTUGAL. -- Invasion of Portugal by the French under Junot.-Advance on Lisbon.-Emigration of the Royal Family to Brazil.-Lisbon entered by the invaders.-Conciliatory conduct of Junot, followed by severity.-The House of Braganza declared to have ceased to reign.-JunotIts effect. -- 1807 -- 1808 -- CHAPTER III. - INVASION OF SPAIN. -- Spain entered by a second army.-Farther warlike preparations of Franca-Army of Catalonia.-Bad character of the French troops. -Army of Murat enters Spain.-Measures of fraud and violence employed by Napoleon-Sends Charles IV. proposals by Izquierdo.-SituatCharles IV. retires to Compiegne -- 1807 -- 1808 -- CHAPTER IV. - COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES IN SPAIN. -- Indignation of the people aroused-Dissensions between them and the French troops.-Tumult at Toledo.-State of Madrid, and alarm of the French generals.-Measures of Murat-Events of the second of May in Madrid.-The French troops fire on the inhabitants.-TheiPersonal worth of Moncey -- 1808 April to June -- CHAPTER V. - OPERATIONS IN ANDALUSIA. -- Dupont enters Andalusia-Route of his army-Defeats the patriots at Alcolea.-Sack of Cordova-Atrocities of the troops under Dupont-Pillage of Jaen-Dupont retreats to Andujar-Remarks on his position.-Castaños.-Attack on the patriots of Grenada.-Organization Violation of the terms of surrender. -- 1808 June to July.
CHAPTER VI. - OPERATIONS IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCES. -- Operations in the northern provinces-Measures adopted by Marshal Bessières to preserve tranquillity-Resistance of the peasants. -Defeat of Cuesta.-Surrender of Valladolid.-Merle defeats the patriots and advances to St. Andero.-Operations of Desnouettes agThe besieging army withdraws -- 1808 June to August -- CHAPTER VII. - OPERATIONS IN CATALONIA -- Catalonia.-Ebullition of popular feeling at Manresa.-Resources of the Catalans.-The Somatenes.-General Schwartz sent against Manresa.-The people muster.-Skirmishes.-Schwartz defeated at Bruch-Effects of this victory.-Insurrections become general in CataloObservations. -- 1808 May to August -- CHAPTER VIII. - OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH. -- Operations in the north of Spain.-Preparations in Gallicia for defence.-Junction of Blake and Cuesta-They advance an Rio Seco.-Army of Bessières.-Battle of Rio Seco-Its consequences and impolicy.-Subsequent movements of the armies -- 1808 June -- CHAPTER IX. - ADVANCE OF JOSEPH TO MADRID. -- Operations in Portugal-Rapacity of the French-Excitement of the people.-Insurrections.-The Spanish troops in Oporto revolt-Part of them disarmed,-Insurrection at Oporto and Algarve-Becomes general.-Proceedings of the Junta.-Procession of Corpus Christi, aEvora taken, and the inhabitants butchered -- 1808 June to July -- CHAPTER X. - OPERATIONS IN PORTUGAL. -- Assembly of Notables.-Reflections.-Joseph declared King of Spain.-Servile Homage of the Grandees.-Joseph comes to Madrid.-His cold reception.-He is publicly proclaimed.-The French resolve to retire behind the Ebro.-Reflections. -- 1808 June to July -- CHAPTER XI. - FIRST CAMPAIGN OF THE BRITISH ARMY. Landing of the British in Mondego Bay.-Advance to Leiria.-Situation of the French.-Conduct of the Portuguese authorities.-Opinions entertained by the patriots of the Peninsula of their English auxiliaries.-The British advance to Caldas.-Prepare to attack and strictures on the Convention of Cintra. -- 1808 July to August -- CHAPTER XII. - OPERATIONS ON THE EBRO. -- View of Spanish affairs.-Patriotic spirit of the nation unabated. -Appointment of a supreme Junta.-Violent measures of Cuesta-Proceedings and character of the Central Junta.-Inefficiency of the Supreme Junta.-Ill-founded confidence of the nation.-PreparatConduct of Ney. -- 1808 September to November -- MAPS. |
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Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814-Vol. II
| Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814-Vol. II |
| Autore | Hamilton Thomas |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (181 pages) |
| Collana | Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814 |
| Soggetto topico |
Peninsular War, 1807-1814
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN |
9781782890089
1782890084 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- CHAPTER I. - CAMPAIGN OF SIR JOHN MOORE. -- Appointment of Sir John Moore.-Route of his army.-He arrives at Salamanca:-Is in great peril:-Deceived in his expectations of assistance:-Resolves to retreat.-Protest of Mr. Frere. -Interview of Sir John Moore with the Spanish Generals.-Morla.-ResolutionsObservations on the campaign. -- 1808 October to December -- 1809 January -- CHAPTER II.- OPERATIONS OF THE FRENCH ARMIES. -- Capitulation of Coruña, and surrender of Ferrol.-The French cross the Tagus.-The Duke del Infantado's arty.-Operations in Catalonia.-Vigorous measures of the Junta.-Palacio driven from the Llobregat.-Siege of Rosas by St. Cyr:-Capitulation.-St. Cyr marcheSt. Cyr advances to Tarragona. -- 1808 December -- 1809 January -- 1808 December -- CHAPTER III. - SECOND SIEGE OF ZARAGOZA. -- Second Siege of Zaragoza.-Preparations for defence.-Palafox refuses to surrender.-Progress of the siege.-The command of the French army assumed by Junot.-Distress of the Zaragozans.-Heroism of the women.-Palafox seized with fever.-The city given up. -- 1808 December -- 1809 January to February -- CHAPTER. IV. - CAPTURE OF OPORTO BY SOULT-BATTLES OF CIUDAD REAL, AND MEDELLIN. -- Remonstrance of the Court of Vienna.-Effects of the Peninsular campaign.-Services of Sir Robert Wilson.-Reinforcement of the Portuguese army.-Romana defeated at Monterrey.-Atrocities of the French on the capture of Oporto.-Conduct of the British governmenIts consequences. -- 1809 January to March -- CHAPTER V. - ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF OPORTO BY THE BRITISH. -- Landing of Sir Arthur Wellesley at Lisbon.-He is appointed to the supreme command in Portugal.-New era in the war.-Bridge of Amarante carried by the French.-Plan of Sir Arthur Wellesley.-He crosses the Douro.-The French driven from Oporto.-Movements of SoObservations. -- 1809 April to May.
CHAPTER VI. - OPERATIONS IN GALLICIA AND CATALONIA. -- Successes in Gallicia.-Capture of Vigo.-Romana enters Asturias.-Movements of the French armies.-Ney and Soult abandon Gallicia.-Occurrences in Catalonia.-Movements of Reding. -Battle of Valls.-Death of Reding.-He is succeeded by Blake. -Early successes ofGuerilla warfare and leaders. -- 1809 March to June -- CHAPTER VII. - CAMPAIGN OF WELLESLEY AND CUESTA -- Distribution of the hostile armies.-Description of the country between the Douro and the Tagus.-The British advance to Placentia and Majadas.-Repulse of Cuesta by Victor.-Cuesta falls hack on the British army:-Its danger.-The French determine to attack.-RObservations on its policy. -- 1809 June to September -- CHAPTER VIII. - OPERATIONS OF THE SPANISH ARMIES. -- Incapacity- of Cuesta.-He is superseded by Eguia-Position and strength of the armies.-Advance of Arisaigo.-Battle of Ocaña.-Its consequences.-Battle of Tamames.-State of Catalonia.-Siege of Gerona:-The siege converted into a blockade.-Suffering of the inhUnpopularity of the Supreme Junta. -- 1809 October to December. -- CHAPTER IX. - OPERATIONS IN ANDALUSIA. -- Recapitulation.-Speech of Napoleon to the Senate.-Preparations of France.-Gloomy prospects of the allies.-Hopes of Lord Wellington-His policy-Moves his head-quarters to Vizeu.-Soult enters Andalusia-Forces the mountain passes and enters Seville.-Cadiz savMovements of Romana -- 1810 January to April. -- CHAPTER X. - INVASION OF PORTUGAL BY MASSENA. -- State of public feeling in England.-The French armies reinforced.-Movements of Lord Wellington.-Massena prepares to invade Portugal.-Strength and character of' the hostile armies.-Position of Lord Wellington in Lower Beiria.-Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo:-Its gObservations. -- 1810 May to October -- NOTE. -- MAPS. |
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La bataille de trafalgar : le combat naval qui ruine les ambitions anglaises de Napoléon / / par Jonathan Duhoux ; avec la collaboration de Thomas Jacquemin
| La bataille de trafalgar : le combat naval qui ruine les ambitions anglaises de Napoléon / / par Jonathan Duhoux ; avec la collaboration de Thomas Jacquemin |
| Autore | Duhoux Jonathan |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified] : , : 50Minutos.es, , [2014] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (40 p.) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Collana | Grandes batailles |
| Soggetto topico | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 2-8062-5396-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910466392503321 |
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Duhoux Jonathan
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| [Place of publication not identified] : , : 50Minutos.es, , [2014] | ||
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La bataille de trafalgar : le combat naval qui ruine les ambitions anglaises de Napoléon / / par Jonathan Duhoux ; avec la collaboration de Thomas Jacquemin
| La bataille de trafalgar : le combat naval qui ruine les ambitions anglaises de Napoléon / / par Jonathan Duhoux ; avec la collaboration de Thomas Jacquemin |
| Autore | Duhoux Jonathan |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified] : , : 50Minutos.es, , [2014] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (40 p.) |
| Disciplina | 940.27 |
| Collana | Grandes batailles |
| Soggetto topico | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| ISBN | 2-8062-5396-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910796012403321 |
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Duhoux Jonathan
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