Forging Napoleon's Grande Armée: Motivation, Military Culture, and Masculinity in the French Army, 1800-1808

Introduction : Military Culture And Motivation In The Armies Of Napoleon -- From The Coasts Of The Ocean To The Snows Of Poland : The Grande Armée And Napoleonic Military Culture -- Honneur, Gloire, Et Patrie : Honor In Napoleon's Legions -- Imperial Virtue : The Evolution Of French Patriotism -- Napoleon's Manhood : Sex And Martial Masculinity In The French Army -- Clothing The New Emperor : Creating The Cult Of Napoleon -- The Emperor's Grognards : The Officer Corps -- Devoted Soldiers And Reluctant Conquerors : The Rank-and-file -- Conclusion : Vive L'empereur! : Sustaining Motivation In The Armies Of Napoleon, 1803-1808. Michael J. Hughes. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.