Fighting the Russians, 9781399059626
Hardcover
Unpublished accounts unveil French soldiers’ harrowing fight against a maddening Russian foe.

Fighting the Russians

french soldiers’ letters, 1799-1815

$65.70

  • Hardcover

    216 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2024

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Summary

Fighting the Russians: A French Perspective on the Napoleonic Wars

Before the French Revolution, the Russian Empire held a relatively minor position in Western European history. However, its involvement in the wars of the Republic and against Napoleon dramatically reshaped its influence on the destiny of the continent.

Fighting the Russians delves into the pivotal role played by the soldiers of the Czar’s Empire through hundreds of original letters, notebooks, and a…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399059626
ISBN-10:1399059629
Author:Bernard Wilkin, Réne Wilkin
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Military
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:216
Release Date:11 November 2024
Weight:444g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
About The Author

Bernard Wilkin

DR BERNARD WILKIN is a Belgian historian specialising in the history of modern warfare. He was previously lecturer at the University of Exeter and works now at the State Archives of Belgium. He is the author of thirteen books and several articles on warfare and the French army.

RENÉ WILKIN is a historian from Liège. He is the co-author of several books including Fighting for Napoleon and Fighting the British.

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