History of the Expedition to Russia (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812By Count Philip de Segur
Length22h 31m
About this audiobook
History of the Expedition to Russia is Count Philip de Ségur's dramatic eyewitness account of Napoleon's catastrophic 1812 campaign, from the Grande Armée's confident advance into the Russian interior to the burning of Moscow and the annihilating retreat through winter and famine. Written in a vivid, almost epic prose style, the work blends military narrative, psychological portraiture, and moral reflection. It stands within the post-Napoleonic tradition of memoir-history, seeking not merely to record events but to interpret the imperial project at its moment of ruin. Ségur was uniquely positioned to write such a book. An aristocrat, soldier, and diplomat, he served as an aide-de-camp to Napoleon and witnessed the Russian expedition from within the imperial headquarters. His proximity to command, combined with the disillusionment that followed Napoleon's fall, gave his narrative both authority and tension: admiration for genius is repeatedly measured against the consequences of ambition, miscalculation, and human suffering. This book is recommended to readers interested in Napoleonic history, military catastrophe, and the literature of eyewitness testimony. It offers more than campaign detail; it is a penetrating study of leadership, endurance, and the fragility of glory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length22 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1History of the Polish Revolution and the Events of the Campaign (Annotated)
13BOOK VII.
2Introduction
14HISTORY OF NAPOLEON'S EXPEDITION TO RUSSIA.
3Synopsis
15BOOK VIII. (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
16BOOK VIII. (pt. 2)
5History of the Expedition to Russia
17BOOK IX.
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6HISTORY OF NAPOLEON'S EXPEDITION TO RUSSIA.
18BOOK X.
7BOOK I.
19BOOK XI.
8BOOK II.
20BOOK XII.
9BOOK III.
21Analysis
10BOOK IV.
22Reflection
11BOOK V.
23Memorable Quotes
12BOOK VI.
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