The Crime of 1812 and Its Retribution: A New Rendering Into English of Labaume's - Hardcover

Eugène Labaume

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483163392 ISBN 13: 9780483163393

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Relive the Russian campaign of 1812 through a sharp, critical lens.

This new rendering of a classic eyewitness narrative examines Napoleon’s invasion, the burning of Moscow, and the heavy cost paid by soldiers and civilians alike. A thoughtful introduction frames how the campaign reshaped views of war, power, and European history.

• Read a gripping, firsthand account of Moscow’s fall and the chaotic retreat that followed.
• See how leaders, generals, and ordinary people are portrayed in the aftermath of war.
• Understand the moral and political argument that surrounds the Napoleonic Legend and its lasting impact.
• Discover how the narrative blends battlefield action with broader reflections on war, governance, and humanity.

Ideal for readers of military history, 19th‑century perspectives on Napoleon, and anyone interested in the human costs of empire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483163392
• ISBN 13: 9780483163393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318