Napoleon's Marshals

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunn-Pattison, R. P., 1874-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Napoleon's Marshals" by R. P. Dunn-Pattison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and careers of Napoleon Bonaparte's marshals, providing insights into their contributions to the military successes of the Napoleonic era. Through detailed profiles, it sheds light on key figures such as Louis Alexandre Berthier and Joachim Murat, illustrating their roles within the context of Napoleon's ambitions and the broader historical narrative. The opening of "Napoleon's Marshals" sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the institutional structure of Napoleon's military leadership, beginning with the introduction of the Marshal title and the initial fourteen marshals created by the Emperor. Dunn-Pattison discusses how each marshal's elevation to power was carefully orchestrated by Napoleon, revealing the underlying dynamics of loyalty, ambition, and self-interest that governed their relationships. The author emphasizes the critical role that figures like Berthier played, showcasing his exceptional organizational skills which were pivotal to Napoleon's campaigns, and provides a stark contrast to characters like Murat, whose flamboyance and ambition often complicated his military effectiveness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Steven Gibbs, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-11-23