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LoC No.: 09035944
Title: Napoleon's Marshals
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Napoleon's Marshals" by R. P. Dunn-Pattison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and careers of Napoleon Bonaparte's marshals, providing insights into their contributions to the military successes of the Napoleonic era. Through detailed profiles, it sheds light on key figures such as Louis Alexandre Berthier and Joachim Murat, illustrating their roles within the context of Napoleon's ambitions and the broader historical narrative. The opening of "Napoleon's Marshals" sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the institutional structure of Napoleon’s military leadership, beginning with the introduction of the Marshal title and the initial fourteen marshals created by the Emperor. Dunn-Pattison discusses how each marshal's elevation to power was carefully orchestrated by Napoleon, revealing the underlying dynamics of loyalty, ambition, and self-interest that governed their relationships. The author emphasizes the critical role that figures like Berthier played, showcasing his exceptional organizational skills which were pivotal to Napoleon's campaigns, and provides a stark contrast to characters like Murat, whose flamboyance and ambition often complicated his military effectiveness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dunn-Pattison, R. P., 1874-1916
EBook No.: 34400
Published: Nov 23, 2010
Downloads: 575
Language: English
Subject: France -- History, Military -- 1789-1815
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with marshals
Subject: Marshals -- France -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09035944
Title: Napoleon's Marshals
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Napoleon's Marshals" by R. P. Dunn-Pattison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and careers of Napoleon Bonaparte's marshals, providing insights into their contributions to the military successes of the Napoleonic era. Through detailed profiles, it sheds light on key figures such as Louis Alexandre Berthier and Joachim Murat, illustrating their roles within the context of Napoleon's ambitions and the broader historical narrative. The opening of "Napoleon's Marshals" sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the institutional structure of Napoleon’s military leadership, beginning with the introduction of the Marshal title and the initial fourteen marshals created by the Emperor. Dunn-Pattison discusses how each marshal's elevation to power was carefully orchestrated by Napoleon, revealing the underlying dynamics of loyalty, ambition, and self-interest that governed their relationships. The author emphasizes the critical role that figures like Berthier played, showcasing his exceptional organizational skills which were pivotal to Napoleon's campaigns, and provides a stark contrast to characters like Murat, whose flamboyance and ambition often complicated his military effectiveness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dunn-Pattison, R. P., 1874-1916
EBook No.: 34400
Published: Nov 23, 2010
Downloads: 575
Language: English
Subject: France -- History, Military -- 1789-1815
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with marshals
Subject: Marshals -- France -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.