Publisher's Synopsis
""The Bravest Of The Brave: Michel Ney, Marshal Of France, Duke Of Elchingen, Prince Of The Moskowa, 1769-1815"" is a biography of Michel Ney, a prominent French military leader during the Napoleonic Wars. Written by Andrew Hilliard Atteridge and first published in 1912, the book chronicles Ney's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a cooper in the French town of Sarrelouis to his rise through the ranks of the French army to become a trusted lieutenant of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book covers Ney's participation in many of the major battles of the Napoleonic Wars, including the campaigns in Italy, Egypt, and Russia. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his reputation as a brave and fearless warrior. Atteridge's biography draws on a variety of sources, including Ney's own letters and memoirs, as well as contemporary accounts of his military exploits. The book provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important military figures of the Napoleonic era, shedding light on both his successes and his failures. Overall, ""The Bravest Of The Brave"" is a well-researched and compelling biography of Michel Ney that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Napoleonic Wars, military history, or the life of one of France's most famous military leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
