Napoleon and his Marshals

Napoleon and his Marshals

A. G. Macdonell / AGMacdonell

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Read & Co. History
Año de edición:
2016
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9781473330900
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This vintage book contains a detailed account of the Napoleonic Wars by A. G. Macdonell. A. G. Macdonell (1895-1941) was a Scottish novelist and journalist. His most famous works include: "The Autobiography of a Cad", arguably amongst the funniest books ever written; "Lords and Masters", a blunt and prescient satire, and "England, Their England" (1933) a classic satirical novel that affectionately explores English urban and rural society. "Napoleon and his Marshals" is widely considered to be one of the best accounts of the Napoleonic Wars ever written and is highly recommended for those with an interest in this chapter of history. Contents include: Contents include: The Army of Italy", "The Old Republicans", "Egypt", "Massena and Suvorov", "The Great Coup", "Marengo", "Making the Grande Armee", "Austerlitz", "Jena and Auserwstadt", "Eylau and Friedland", "The First Triumphs in Spain", "Aspern-Essling and Wagram", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text. First published in 1934.

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