Marshal Ney: A Dual Life

By Legette Blythe

Book Overview

Marshal Ney: A Dual Life is a biographical book written by LeGette Blythe that focuses on the life of Michel Ney, a French military commander who served during the Napoleonic Wars. The book explores Ney's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a cooper in France to his rise through the ranks of the French army and his eventual downfall following Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Blythe delves into Ney's personal life, including his marriage to Agla����� Augui�����, a woman from a wealthy family who supported his military career. The book also examines Ney's political beliefs and his loyalty to Napoleon, which ultimately led to his execution for treason. Throughout the book, Blythe provides detailed accounts of Ney's military campaigns, including his participation in the Battle of Borodino and the Siege of Moscow. The author also explores Ney's relationship with Napoleon, including their disagreements and Ney's eventual decision to join the Bourbon Restoration after Napoleon's exile to Elba. Overall, Marshal Ney: A Dual Life is a comprehensive biography that provides insight into the life and career of one of France's most famous military commanders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163172448
• ISBN13: 9781163172445
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"