History of The Campaign in France, in The Year 1814

A fascinating account of the 1814 campaign in France which dealt the final blow to Napoleon's first reign as Emperor of the French."THE original Work, from which the present volume has been translated, was published in St. Petersburg during the latter part of the year 1836. The Author, a well-known Russian General, is now a Member of the Imperial Senate. During the eventful campaign of 1814, he served as Aide-de-camp to the Emperor Alexander, and was constantly at His Majesty's headquarters, where he was employed in wielding both the sword and the pen."-Introduction