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Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade

by William Surtees ...

"Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade" by William Surtees is a captivating memoir that chronicles the author's extensive military career. Surtees, a soldier in the Rifle Brigade, provides a vivid account of his experiences, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced during his service. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a soldier in the ... Read more

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"Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade" by William Surtees is a captivating memoir that chronicles the author's extensive military career. Surtees, a soldier in the Rifle Brigade, provides a vivid account of his experiences, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced during his service. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a soldier in the
... Read more
Napoleonic Wars in History & Memories

Histories of Campaigns and Battles (Including Biographies, Letters and Memoirs of the Leading Commanders)

by Napoleon Bonaparte, Carl Von Clausewitz, Charles Downer Hazen, Alexandre Dumas, Comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur, Frederic Shoberl, Charles Cornwallis Chesney, S. E. Winbolt, Charles Dalton, Marcelin Marbot, Adrien Bourgogne, Moyle Sherer, Robert Southey, William Lawrence, William Surtees, John Kincaid, William Henry Fitchett, George Simmons, Donat Henchy O'Brien, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, Louis Constant Wairy, William Milligan Sloane ...

Discover the truth behind the myth, learn about the real people behind legendary names. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period that changed the course of history. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and at the same time eventually determined his ... Read more

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Discover the truth behind the myth, learn about the real people behind legendary names. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period that changed the course of history. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and at the same time eventually determined his
... Read more
Napoleon vs. Great Britain – History of the Conflict

Including Biographies & Memoirs of the Leading Commanders as well as Autobiographies of Regular Soldiers

by S. E. Winbolt, Charles Cornwallis Chesney, Joseph Moyle Sherer, William Lawrence, William Surtees, William Henry Fitchett, George Simmons, John Kincaid, Donat Henchy O'Brien, Robert Southey ...

Between 1793 and 1815, Great Britain was the most constant of France's enemies. Through its command of the sea and active military intervention in the Peninsular War, Britain played the central role in Napoleon's downfall, even as all other major powers switched back and forth. This unique collection sheds the light on this historical conflict which changed the course of history and includes ... Read more

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Between 1793 and 1815, Great Britain was the most constant of France's enemies. Through its command of the sea and active military intervention in the Peninsular War, Britain played the central role in Napoleon's downfall, even as all other major powers switched back and forth. This unique collection sheds the light on this historical conflict which changed the course of history and includes
... Read more
The Bloody Reign of Napoleon

History of the Napoleonic Wars (Including Biographies of Napoleon, Collected Works of Napoleon, Memoirs of Leading Commanders and Soldiers)

by Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles Downer Hazen, Carl Von Clausewitz, Comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur, Frederic Shoberl, Charles Cornwallis Chesney, S. E. Winbolt, Charles Dalton, Marcelin Marbot, Adrien Bourgogne, Moyle Sherer, Robert Southey, William Lawrence, William Surtees, John Kincaid, William Henry Fitchett, George Simmons, Donat Henchy O'Brien, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, Louis Constant Wairy, William Milligan Sloane ...

E-artnow presents this unique collection dedicated to the infamous era of Napoleonic Wars, the short but momentous period that changed the course of history forever and forged the legend that is Napoleon. This collection includes: Historical Works: The History of Napoleonic Wars (Charles Downer Hazen) The Campaign of 1812 (Carl Von Clausewitz) History of the Expedition to Russia (Comte de Philippe ... Read more

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E-artnow presents this unique collection dedicated to the infamous era of Napoleonic Wars, the short but momentous period that changed the course of history forever and forged the legend that is Napoleon. This collection includes: Historical Works: The History of Napoleonic Wars (Charles Downer Hazen) The Campaign of 1812 (Carl Von Clausewitz) History of the Expedition to Russia (Comte de Philippe
... Read more
Twenty-Five years in the Rifle Brigade

by Quartermaster William Surtees ...

A thoughtful account from the ranks of the Rifle Brigade, by a former enlisted man who raised himself to the rank of quarter-master and served throughout the Peninsular War and the expedition to America which met with a disastrous end at New Orleans. Surtees' account of his service with the famed 95th rifles is littered with vivid descriptions of the battles and actions that he was engaged ... Read more

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A thoughtful account from the ranks of the Rifle Brigade, by a former enlisted man who raised himself to the rank of quarter-master and served throughout the Peninsular War and the expedition to America which met with a disastrous end at New Orleans. Surtees' account of his service with the famed 95th rifles is littered with vivid descriptions of the battles and actions that he was engaged
... Read more
The Rise and Fall of Napoleon

The Essential Historical Works on Napoleonic Wars, Biographies of Commanders, Memoirs of Soldiers

by Napoleon Bonaparte, Carl Von Clausewitz, Charles Downer Hazen, Alexandre Dumas, Comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur, Frederic Shoberl, Charles Cornwallis Chesney, S. E. Winbolt, Charles Dalton, Marcelin Marbot, Adrien Bourgogne, Moyle Sherer, Robert Southey, William Lawrence, William Surtees, John Kincaid, William Henry Fitchett, George Simmons, Donat Henchy O'Brien, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, Louis Constant Wairy, William Milligan Sloane ...

Discover the truth behind the stories of legend. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period of Napoleonic Wars. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and eventually determined his downfall. The collection includes memoirs of ordinary soldiers, as well ... Read more

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Discover the truth behind the stories of legend. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period of Napoleonic Wars. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and eventually determined his downfall. The collection includes memoirs of ordinary soldiers, as well
... Read more

A British Rifle Man

Enriched edition. The Journals and Correspondence of Major George Simmons, Rifle Brigade, During the Peninsular War and the Campaign of Waterloo

by George Simmons, Tara Reid ...

In "A British Rifle Man," George Simmons presents an evocative memoir that melds the stark realities of warfare with the intimate reflections of personal experience. Written in the early 19th century, the work encapsulates the gritty life of a rifleman during the Peninsular War, characterized by its vivid imagery and candid portrayal of the chaos of battle. Simmons employs a straightforward yet ... Read more

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In "A British Rifle Man," George Simmons presents an evocative memoir that melds the stark realities of warfare with the intimate reflections of personal experience. Written in the early 19th century, the work encapsulates the gritty life of a rifleman during the Peninsular War, characterized by its vivid imagery and candid portrayal of the chaos of battle. Simmons employs a straightforward yet
... Read more
Waterloo

Wellington's Victory & Napoleon's Last Campaign

by Christopher Hibbert ...

A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and the fateful clash of their armies in 1815 from "a remarkably good writer" ( The New York Times). It was the greatest of battles—the defining military engagement of the nineteenth century that forever ended one man's dreams of a European empire unified under his rule. This epoch-defining conflict would ultimately be remembered for the ... Read more

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A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and the fateful clash of their armies in 1815 from "a remarkably good writer" ( The New York Times). It was the greatest of battles—the defining military engagement of the nineteenth century that forever ended one man's dreams of a European empire unified under his rule. This epoch-defining conflict would ultimately be remembered for the
... Read more
A Boy in the Peninsular War

The Services, Adventures and Experiences of Robert Blakeney

by Robert Blakeney ...

In "A Boy in the Peninsular War," Robert Blakeney crafts a vivid narrative that illuminates the complex experiences of a young protagonist navigating the trials of warfare during the Peninsular War. Through his compelling prose, Blakeney employs a blend of historical accuracy and emotive storytelling to capture the chaotic essence of early 19th-century Europe. The book intricately explores themes ... Read more

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In "A Boy in the Peninsular War," Robert Blakeney crafts a vivid narrative that illuminates the complex experiences of a young protagonist navigating the trials of warfare during the Peninsular War. Through his compelling prose, Blakeney employs a blend of historical accuracy and emotive storytelling to capture the chaotic essence of early 19th-century Europe. The book intricately explores themes
... Read more
The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte

The Complete Four Volume Edition

by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne ...

“I intend to write the history of the great achievements we have performed together. Adieu, my friends. Would I could press you all to my heart…”After his failed invasion of Russia and the fall of Paris to the Allies, Napoleon Bonaparte bid farewell to his faithful officers. Napoleon had built a 500,000 man Army that used modern tactics and improvisation in battle to sweep across Europe and ... Read more

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“I intend to write the history of the great achievements we have performed together. Adieu, my friends. Would I could press you all to my heart…”After his failed invasion of Russia and the fall of Paris to the Allies, Napoleon Bonaparte bid farewell to his faithful officers. Napoleon had built a 500,000 man Army that used modern tactics and improvisation in battle to sweep across Europe and
... Read more
The Autobiography of Sergeant Lawrence - A Hero of the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns [Illustrated Edition]

by Sergeant William Lawrence ...

Sergeant William Lawrence's account of his life is an interesting addition to the memoirs of the Napoleonic period, not for the style and grace of the prose, as Lawrence was not a highly educated man, although highly observant. What is often missing from other memoirs of the period is that mostly, they are written by the officers, and with some notable exceptions do not give a feel for the way of ... Read more

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Sergeant William Lawrence's account of his life is an interesting addition to the memoirs of the Napoleonic period, not for the style and grace of the prose, as Lawrence was not a highly educated man, although highly observant. What is often missing from other memoirs of the period is that mostly, they are written by the officers, and with some notable exceptions do not give a feel for the way of
... Read more
Memoirs of General Count Rapp, first aide-de-camp to Napoleon

Enriched edition. Insider Account of Napoleon's Reign and the Napoleonic Wars

by comte Jean Rapp, Alicia Stevens ...

In his reflective work, "Memoirs of General Count Rapp, First Aide-de-Camp to Napoleon," Comte Jean Rapp offers a vivid firsthand account of the Napoleonic Wars, capturing the tumultuous events that shaped early 19th-century Europe. Written with an engaging narrative style that merges personal experience with broader historical analysis, Rapp's memoirs are both a military chronicle and a personal ... Read more

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In his reflective work, "Memoirs of General Count Rapp, First Aide-de-Camp to Napoleon," Comte Jean Rapp offers a vivid firsthand account of the Napoleonic Wars, capturing the tumultuous events that shaped early 19th-century Europe. Written with an engaging narrative style that merges personal experience with broader historical analysis, Rapp's memoirs are both a military chronicle and a personal
... Read more

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