Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de France sous Napoléon, Tome 1/2 by Gourgaud
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| Author | Gourgaud, Gaspard, Baron, 1783-1852 |
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| Title |
Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de France sous Napoléon, Tome 1/2 écrits à Sainte-Hélène par les généraux qui ont partagé sa captivité |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de France sous Napoléon, Tome 1/2" by Gourgaud is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work presents a detailed narrative of the events during the Napoleonic era, particularly focusing on the observations and insights of General Gourgaud, who served as Napoléon's aide-de-camp. The text provides a first-hand perspective on significant battles and political maneuvers during this transformative period in France's history. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for recounting crucial military operations and events surrounding the French Revolutionary Wars, particularly the Siege of Toulon in 1793. It begins with the strategic movements of troops and the early successes of the French army, detailing key figures and tactical decisions made during the conflict. Gourgaud provides insights into the challenges faced by the French military, specific military campaigns, and the evolving nature of warfare at that time, all while showcasing the intricacies of command and the impact of leadership decisions in warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38166 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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