With Napoleon in Russia: The Memoirs of General de Caulaincourt [Hardcover] Armand Augustin Louis de Caulaincourt

Description

Original 1935 edition. No dustjacket. Hardcover has some fading and minor fraying at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This rare 1935 edition of General de Caulaincourt’s memoirs offers a firsthand account of Napoleon’s disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. As the Duke of Vicenza and a close confidant of Napoleon, Caulaincourt witnessed the campaign’s unfolding from the inner circle of the Emperor’s entourage. His vivid recollections provide an intimate glimpse into the military strategy, personal dynamics, and ultimate catastrophe that befell the Grande Armée as it advanced deep into Russian territory, only to be decimated by the harsh winter and relentless Russian forces. Beyond its historical significance, Caulaincourt’s narrative is a captivating read, rich in detail and emotion, offering a human perspective on one of the defining events of the Napoleonic Wars. This well-preserved copy, despite its age and lack of dust jacket, presents a rare opportunity for collectors and readers to immerse themselves in a pivotal moment in European history through the eyes of a prominent eyewitness.