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Napoleon dominated nearly all of Europe by 1810, largely succeeding in his aim to reign over the civilized world. But Britain eluded him. To conquer the island nation, he needed Russia's Tsar Alexander's help. The Tsar refused, and Napoleon vowed to teach him a lesson by intimidation and force. The ensuing invasion of Russia, during the frigid winter of 1812, would mark the beginning of the end of Napoleon's empire. Although his army captured Moscow after a brutal march deep into hostile territory, it was a hollow victory for the demoralized troops. Napoleon's men were eventually turned back, and their defeat was a momentous turning point in world affairs. Dramatic, insightful, and enormously absorbing, Moscow 1812 is a masterful work of history.
By 1810, Napoleon Bonaparte ruled nearly all of Europe. But he wanted more. He plotted to destroy Britain with a continental blockade, but the plan was stymied when Russia’s Tsar Alexander refused to comply. Napoleon retaliated with an invasion of Russia; what followed was an epic battle that would change the course of history.
Napoleon’s invasion of Russia and his ensuing retreat from Moscow was both a turning point in military history, and a human tragedy on a colossal scale. In this gripping, authoritative account of history’s first example of total war, Adam Zamoyski paints a vivid picture of the experiences of soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict, creating an unforgettable work. Adam Zamoyski was born in New York and educated at Oxford. He is the author of Holy Madness: Romantics, Patriots, and Revolutionaries 1776-1871. He lives in London. “Zamoyski elegantly delivers gripping storytelling, bold revisionism, and poignant suffering.” — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Evening StandardYou may also like
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