History Of The Expedition To Russia V2: Undertaken By The Emperor Napoleon, In The Year 1812 (1840)

""History of the Expedition to Russia V2: Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon, in the Year 1812"" is a historical account written by Philippe-Paul de Segur and first published in 1840. The book chronicles Napoleon Bonaparte's disastrous campaign in Russia, which began in June 1812 and ended in defeat in December of the same year. De Segur, who was a participant in the campaign and a member of Napoleon's staff, provides a detailed and firsthand account of the events that took place during the expedition. The book covers the initial invasion, the battles of Smolensk and Borodino, the retreat from Moscow, and the subsequent battles and engagements that took place as the French army attempted to return to France. De Segur's account is notable for its vivid descriptions of the brutal conditions faced by the soldiers, the harsh winter weather, and the devastating effects of disease and hunger. The book also provides insight into the political and military strategies employed by Napoleon during the campaign. Overall, ""History of the Expedition to Russia V2"" is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant military campaigns of the 19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.