The marshals of Napoleon I ... constituted what is probably the most brilliant array of military genius the world has ever seen. All Europe was prostrate before them. Any book which sheds light upon their personalities and accomplishments is a genuine contribution to French history....Boston Transcript. Thoroughly documented, a work of really immense scholarship, this book is also the treatise of an experienced and seasoned military man.Independent. [Phipps'] criticism of strategy and tactics is always intelligent and to ...
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The marshals of Napoleon I ... constituted what is probably the most brilliant array of military genius the world has ever seen. All Europe was prostrate before them. Any book which sheds light upon their personalities and accomplishments is a genuine contribution to French history....Boston Transcript. Thoroughly documented, a work of really immense scholarship, this book is also the treatise of an experienced and seasoned military man.Independent. [Phipps'] criticism of strategy and tactics is always intelligent and to the point, so that he contributes something new to the campaigns with which he deals even though his main interest in them is with the careers of the future marshals.Times [London] Literary Supplement
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Book. Octavo, four volumes. In Very Good condition. Bound in the publisher's black cloths bearing gilt lettering to the spines. Boards show mild wear including sparse, slight whitish scuffs. Text blocks have light age toning to the edges. Illustrated. Originally published 1926 by Oxford University Press. This edition first published by Greenwood Press, 1980. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Column E. CONTENTS: Vol. One "The Armee Du Nord" ix, xiii, xxii, 326 pages--Vol. Two "The Armees De La Moselle, Due Rhin, De Sambre-Et-Meuse, De Rhin-Et-Moselle" vi, ix, xvi, 455 pages--Vol. Three "The Armies in The West, 1793 to 1797, and The Armies in The South, 1792 to March 1796" viii, x, xiv, xvi, 286 pages--Vol. Four "The Army of Italy, 1796 to 1797; Paris and The Army of The Interior, 1792 to 1797, and The Coup D'Etat of Fructidor, September 1797" viii, x, xii, 325 pages Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates. 1375576. FP New Rockville Stock.