Moscow 1812: Napoleon's Fatal March - Rilegato

Zamoyski, Adam

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ISBN 10: 0061075582 ISBN 13: 9780061075582

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2004

Riassunto

A history of Napoleon's invasion of Russia describes his prior domination of Europe and the events that prompted the invasion, recounting how such factors as the harsh climate and Russian patriotism eventually turned the tide against Napoleon and set the stage for his downfall.

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Recensione:

“Adam Zamoyski’s account of the 1812 campaign is so brilliant that it is impossible to put the book aside.” (Michael Burleigh, The Sunday Times)

“A harrowing account. ... Utterly admirable. It combines clarity of thought and prose with a strong narrative drive.” (Antony Beevor, The Daily Telegraph)

“Told with vigor, sweep, and insight, Moscow 1812 brings this epic moment to life in a thoroughly fascinating way.” (Jay Winik, author of April 1865)

“Zamoyski elegantly delivers gripping storytelling, bold revisionism, and poignant suffering.” (Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Evening Standard)

“Hundreds of books have been written about Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. Moscow 1812 is perhaps the best.” (John Lukacs, author of Five Days in London)

“Powerful. . . . Brilliant. Zamoyski’s exposition of the 1812 campaign is a model of elegant clarity.” (T.J. Binyon, The Sunday Telegraph)

“A brilliant, chilling account.” (Ed Vulliamy, The Observer)

L'autore:

Adam Zamoyski was born in New York and educated at Oxford. He is the author of Moscow 1812. He lives in London.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0061075582
• ISBN 13: 9780061075582
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 644