Memoirs of Duke Eugen of Württemberg. In 2 volumes
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Memoirs of Duke Eugen of Württemberg. In 2 volumes
29.99 €
The memoirs of Prince and later Duke Eugene of Württemberg (1788–1857) cover the turbulent period of the late 18th – first quarter of the 19th century. Due to his relationship with Empress Maria Feodorovna, he became involved in the court life of the Russian Empire with its intrigues and secrets. From 1806, Eugene was in the Russian army, participating in the battles of Pultusk, Preussisch Eylau, Friedland and others. He met the war of 1812 as the commander of the 4th infantry division and earned the fame of one of the best generals of the Russian army. He was in the center of all the decisive battles of the war of 1812–1814 and, at the head of his regiments, was the first to enter defeated Paris. In December 1825, chance brought Eugene to St. Petersburg, where he participated on the side of Nicholas I in the events on Senate Square. In 1828, he fought the Turks during the siege of Varna.
With the exception of fragmentary translations in pre-revolutionary historical journals, Evgeny's memoirs are almost the only recollections of military leaders of the Russian army during the Napoleonic Wars that remained inaccessible to Russian-speaking readers. The publication of this complete translation introduces a valuable historical source on the history of the Napoleonic era into scientific circulation.
With the exception of fragmentary translations in pre-revolutionary historical journals, Evgeny's memoirs are almost the only recollections of military leaders of the Russian army during the Napoleonic Wars that remained inaccessible to Russian-speaking readers. The publication of this complete translation introduces a valuable historical source on the history of the Napoleonic era into scientific circulation.
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