Napoleon At Bay, 1814 (1914)

By F. Loraine Petre

Book Overview

""Napoleon At Bay, 1814"" is a historical book written by Francis Loraine Petre in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically during the year 1814. It focuses on the military campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte during this year, which ultimately led to his defeat and exile to the island of Elba.The book begins with an overview of the political and military situation in Europe in 1814, including the alliances that were formed against Napoleon and the strategies that were employed by the opposing forces. It then goes on to describe the battles and campaigns that took place during the year, including the Battle of La Rothi�����re, the Battle of Montmirail, and the Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube.Throughout the book, Petre provides detailed descriptions of the military tactics and strategies used by both sides, as well as the personalities and motivations of the key players involved. He also explores the impact of the war on the civilian population, including the economic and social effects of the conflict.Overall, ""Napoleon At Bay, 1814"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant periods in European history. It offers a detailed and nuanced perspective on the events of the Napoleonic Wars, and provides valuable insights into the military and political strategies of the time.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: 1165601036
• ISBN13: 9781165601035
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"