The Moscow Fire of 1812. Myth and History
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The Moscow Fire of 1812. Myth and History
14.99 €
The flames of the Great Moscow Fire of 1812 still illuminate one of the most mysterious pages of Russian history. Who was behind the destruction of the ancient capital — Napoleon’s cunning plan or the desperate patriotism of the residents? Was the fire a desperate gesture of resistance or a carefully thought-out strategy?
Vladimir Nikolaevich Zemtsov’s book destroys the usual stereotypes, revealing the secrets of this tragedy through the prism of unique sources, memoirs and diplomatic correspondence. The reader will witness a dramatic clash of Russian and French versions of events, learn how the myths of “barbaric Russia” became part of European propaganda, and understand why the Moscow fire became not only a military but also a cultural catastrophe.
This book is not just a historical study, but a fascinating journey into the depths of human nature: the price of patriotism, the value of life and the limits of mutual understanding between peoples. Dive into the events that changed Russia forever and uncover the secrets of the fire that flared between myth and reality.
Vladimir Nikolaevich Zemtsov’s book destroys the usual stereotypes, revealing the secrets of this tragedy through the prism of unique sources, memoirs and diplomatic correspondence. The reader will witness a dramatic clash of Russian and French versions of events, learn how the myths of “barbaric Russia” became part of European propaganda, and understand why the Moscow fire became not only a military but also a cultural catastrophe.
This book is not just a historical study, but a fascinating journey into the depths of human nature: the price of patriotism, the value of life and the limits of mutual understanding between peoples. Dive into the events that changed Russia forever and uncover the secrets of the fire that flared between myth and reality.
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