Life of Napoleon Bonaparte [Volume 5 of 5] (Large Print) PDF Download

Author: Walter Scott, Sir
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Pages : 738

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Originally published in 1876.

Author: Walter Scott, Sir
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Originally published in 1876.

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Pages : 800

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The sword was now again brandished, not to be sheathed or reposed, until the one party or the other should be irretrievably defeated.The situation of Buonaparte, even after the victory of Montereau, and capture of Troyes, was most discouraging. If he advanced on the grand army of the allies which he had in front, there was every likelihood that they would retire before him, wasting his force in skirmishes, without a possibility of his being able to force them to a general action; while, in the meantime, it might be reckoned for certain that Blucher, master of the Marne, would march upon Paris. On the contrary, if Napoleon moved with his chief force against Blucher, he had, in like manner, to apprehend that Schwartzenberg would resume the route upon Paris by way of the valley of the Seine. Thus, he could make no exertion upon the one side, without exposing the capital to danger on the other.After weighing all the disadvantages on either side, Napoleon determined to turn his arms against Blucher, as most hostile to his person, most rapid in his movements, and most persevering in his purposes. He left Oudinot, Macdonald, and Gerard in front of the grand army, in hopes that, however inferior in numbers, they might be able to impose upon Schwartzenberg a belief that Napoleon was present in person, and thus either induce the Austrian to continue his retreat, or at least prevent him from resuming the offensive. For this purpose the French troops were to move on Bar-sur-Aube, and occupy, if practicable, the heights in that neighbourhood. The soldiers were also to use the cry of Vive l'Empereur, as if Napoleon had been present. It was afterwards seen, that as the maréchals did not command, men in all, including a force under Macdonald, it was impossible for them to discharge effectually the part assigned them.

Author: Sir Walter Scott
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Pages : 422

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Reproduction of the original: Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume V by Sir Walter Scott

Author: Walter Scott, Sir
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ISBN: 9781533389978
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Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume V

Author: Вальтер Скотт
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Author: Walter Scottv
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Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, by Walter Scott is one of the greatest works in the field of literature. It is one of the vintage collections by the Walter Scott.

Author: Sir Walter Scott
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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

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When we look back on past events, however important, it is difficult to recall the precise sensations with which we viewed them in their progress, and to recollect the fears, hopes, doubts, and difficulties, for which Time and the course of Fortune have formed a termination, so different probably from that which we had anticipated. When the rush of the inundation was before our eyes, and in our ears, we were scarce able to remember the state of things before its rage commenced, and when, subsequently, the deluge has subsided within the natural limits of the stream, it is still more difficult to recollect with precision the terrors it inspired when at its height. That which is present possesses such power over our senses and our imagination, that it requires no common effort to recall those sensations which expired with preceding events. Yet, to do this is the peculiar province of history, which will be written and read in vain, unless it can connect with its details an accurate idea of the impression which these produced on men's minds while they were yet in their transit. It is with this view that we attempt to resume the history of France and of Europe, at the conclusion of the American war-a period now only remembered by the more advanced part of the present generation.