Memoirs of General Count Rapp, First Aide-De-Camp to Napoleon (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jean Rapp

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266206786 ISBN 13: 9780266206781

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore the exacting diplomacy and daring of a Napoleonic fortress siege through authentic capitulation documents, letters, and firsthand accounts.

This edition presents key passages from the memoirs surrounding the capitulation of Dantzic and the tense exchanges between Count Rapp and allied commanders. It offers a window into the decisions, negotiations, and consequences that shaped a critical moment in the war.

• Read the negotiations that defined terms of surrender and the fate of garrisons.
• See how commanders argued over compliance, timelines, and the threat of advancing troops.
• Understand the interplay between military duty, political pressure, and international alliances.
• Get a sense of the personal voice and official tone used in high‑stakes correspondence.

Ideal for readers of Napoleonic history and military diplomacy who want a ground‑level view of capitulations, wartime strategy, and the human side of treaty discussions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266206786
• ISBN 13: 9780266206781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 443