History of the Expedition to Russia
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Addressing veterans of the Grand Army, Philippe-Paul Ségur draws on his recollections of Napoleon's Russian campaign of 1812. His history moves between the emperor's decisions, disagreements among his officers and the hardships facing soldiers on the march. The contents trace diplomatic preparations and the advance toward Moscow, making the account as concerned with political calculation as with battles.
The passage on Moscow examines Governor Rostopchin's reasons for setting the capital alight. Ségur weighs national honour, the prospect of a negotiated peace and fears of revolution among the city's inhabitants. His argument places civilian property and political authority beside military strategy.
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- Author
- Philippe-Paul Ségur
- Reading time
- About 14 hours
- Pages
- 452
- Language
- English
- Genre
- European History
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