With Napoleon In Russia

"When General de Caulaincourt laid down his pen he had completed, whether he knew it or not, a masterpiece."--"The New York Times
Napoleon's Ambassador to Russia, Minister for Foreign Affairs, political advisor, and, during the disastrous Russian campaign, his personal aide, Armand de Caulaincou [...]
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"When General de Caulaincourt laid down his pen he had completed, whether he knew it or not, a masterpiece."--"The New York Times
Napoleon's Ambassador to Russia, Minister for Foreign Affairs, political advisor, and, during the disastrous Russian campaign, his personal aide, Armand de Caulaincourt was born into an aristocratic family with a strong military tradition. In this unique document, the French statesman presents a comprehensive picture of the supreme crisis of Napoleon's career, with graphic accounts of the French army's advance into Russia, the occupation of Moscow, and the horrors of retreat. A superb biography, history, and memoir in one forgettable volume.
6 illustrations; 1 map. 464pp. 53/8 x 81/2. 44013-3 $XX.XX