With Napoleon in Russia

Born into a noble family with a strong military tradition Armand de Caulaincourt had been Napoleons Ambassador to Russia; Minister for Foreign Affairs; political advisor; and during the disastrous Russian campaign his personal aide. In this unique documentthe first English translation of the original French manuscriptthe French statesman presents a comprehensive picture of the supreme crisis of Napoleons career with graphic accounts of the French armys advance into Russia the occupation of Moscow and the horrors of retreat.By far the most important addition to Napoleonic documentation published in modern times.The London TimesWhen General de Caulaincourt laid down his pen he had completed whether he knew it or not a masterpiece.The New York TimesA superb biography history and memoir in one unforgettable volume the work will fascinate students teachers scholars and history buffs alike.