Marshal Ney: A Dual Life

Marshal Ney: A Dual Life is a biographical book written by LeGette Blythe about Michel Ney, a French military commander who served during the Napoleonic Wars. The book explores Ney's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a cooper in the French countryside to his rise as one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most trusted generals. Blythe delves into Ney's military career, including his participation in some of the most significant battles of the era, such as the Battle of Borodino and the Battle of Waterloo. However, the book also explores Ney's personal life, including his marriage to Agla����� Augui�����, a woman from a wealthy family who struggled to fit into the military lifestyle. The book also examines Ney's controversial decision to switch sides during the Bourbon Restoration, which ultimately led to his execution for treason. Blythe explores the various factors that may have influenced Ney's decision, including his loyalty to Napoleon and his desire to protect his family. Overall, Marshal Ney: A Dual Life provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of France's most renowned military commanders, exploring both his successes and his failures.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.