The Moscow Expedition (1904)

The Moscow Expedition is a historical book written by Adolphe Thiers and first published in 1904. The book is an account of Napoleon Bonaparte's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. Thiers, a French historian and politician, provides a detailed and vivid description of the events leading up to the invasion, the battles fought, and the aftermath of the campaign. The book begins with an overview of Napoleon's military career and his rise to power in France. Thiers then describes the political situation in Europe at the time and explains why Napoleon decided to invade Russia. He provides a detailed account of the preparations for the campaign, including the recruitment of soldiers and the gathering of supplies. Thiers then describes the invasion itself, including the battles of Borodino and Maloyaroslavets, as well as the burning of Moscow. He also discusses the harsh winter conditions that the French soldiers faced and the devastating effect that the weather had on their morale and health. The book concludes with an analysis of the aftermath of the campaign, including the retreat of the French army and the impact of the invasion on Napoleon's reputation and his eventual downfall. Overall, The Moscow Expedition provides a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most significant military campaigns in European history. Thiers' writing is engaging and informative, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the Napoleonic era.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.