Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812 by Edward Foord
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| Author | Foord, Edward (Edward A.) |
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| LoC No. | a15000735 |
| Title | Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812" by Edward Foord is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines one of the pivotal military campaigns in history, focusing specifically on Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitious yet disastrous invasion of Russia. It aims to provide a straightforward narrative of the events and key players involved in this catastrophic military endeavor, shedding light on the various factors that led to its outcome. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding the complex political and military landscape leading up to the campaign. It highlights the tensions between Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I, illustrating how a combination of economic pressures, political maneuvering, and military preparations on both sides made war inevitable. Foord emphasizes the immediate causes of the conflict, discussing the turmoil in Europe that culminated in Napoleon's decision to invade, the state of the Russian military under General Barclay de Tolly, and the overall dynamics that characterized the early phase of the campaign. This thorough analysis helps readers grasp the seriousness and significance of the events that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Military leadership |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57185 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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