Imperial Glory : The Bulletins of Napoleon's Grande Armee

by Markham, J. David

• ISBN13: 9781853675423
• ISBN10: 1853675423
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

Napoleon's bulletins are of immense historical significance, reporting as they do on all the key battles of Napoleon's campaigns. They contain not only important military information, but fascinating political, social and personal commentaries that are critical to understanding Napoleon the man as well as Napoleon the soldier. Presented complete for the first time in English, and supported by Markham's historical and biographical notes, the bulletins cover the key period between the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 and the collapse of Napoleon's Empire in 1814. The bulletins describe military operations, pick out distinguished officers and units, and present Napoleon's own interpretation of battles lost and won. Also included are various key reports from marshals and others, including the bulletins of the Army of Italy commanded by Massena in 1805. Most of this additional material has never been published in English until now. Imperial Glory is an invaluable contribution to literature on the Napoleonic Wars and a key book for anyone who would like to learn more about one of history's most remarkable and colorful leaders.

Author Biography

J. David Markham is Executive Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief of the International Napoleonic Society, as well as Executive Vice-President of the Napoleonic Alliance.

Table of Contents

Dedication	iv
Preface and acknowledgements	v
Maps	vii
Central Europe	ix
The 1809 campaign	xi
The Russian campaign of 1812	xiii
The campaign in France 1814	xiv
A modern view of Napoleon's Bulletins	1	(425)
The campaign in Germany 1805	9	(65)
The campaign in Prussia 1806--7	74	(110)
The campaign in Austria 1809	184	(60)
The campaign in Russia 1812	244	(71)
The campaign in Saxony 1813	315	(76)
The campaign in France 1814	391	(35)
Select guide to people and titles	426	(1)
A partial list of other important people mentioned in the Bulletins	427	(2)
Glossary	429	(2)
Index of names	431