Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoirs of General the Baron de Marbot is a memoir written by Jean-Baptiste-Antoine-Marcelin, Baron de Marbot, a French general who served during the Napoleonic Wars. The book was edited and translated by Oliver C. Colt and was first published in 1892. The memoirs cover Marbot's military career from his early days as a cadet to his service in various campaigns, including those in Spain, Russia, and Germany. Marbot provides a detailed account of the battles he participated in and the strategies employed by both sides. He also offers insights into the personalities of the commanders he served under, including Napoleon himself. In addition to his military experiences, Marbot also writes about his personal life, including his family, his friendships, and his love life. He provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of France during the early 19th century, offering a unique perspective on the events that shaped the country's history. Overall, The Memoirs of General the Baron de Marbot is a fascinating account of a soldier's life during a tumultuous period in European history. It offers readers a firsthand look at the realities of war and the impact it had on those who fought in it.All the armed forces were set in motion for this war. I regretted that I was not involved; and being destined to carry back to my regiment the knowledge I had acquired at the school, I saw myself condemned to spend several years in the depot with a whip in my hand, making recruits trot round on elderly horses, while my comrades were fighting at the head of troops which I had trained. I did not find this prospect very pleasant, but how was it to be changed? A regiment must always be fed with recruits, and it was certain that my colonel, having sent me to the school of cavalry to learn how to train these recruits, would not deprive himself of the services which I could render in this respect, and would keep me out of the fighting squadrons.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.
