A firsthand account of Napoleon's abdication journey, from Frejus to Elba, packed with atmosphere and detail from aboard the ship Undaunted and along the march.
The work presented here is a key perspective on this pivotal moment in Napoleonic history.
The narrative offers an eyewitness view of movements, camps, and daily life as Napoleon’s entourage traveled through towns and mountains. It captures the mood, the strategic thinking, and the challenges of moving an imperial force with little bloodshed.
Readers gain a vivid sense of the sequence—from the gates of Grenoble to the long march toward Paris—tying together travel, military organization, and the reactions of local communities.
- Eye-witness descriptions of troop formations and guard details.
- Insights into the planning and nerves of march routes through mountainous terrain.
- Atmosphere of reception in towns and the practicalities of command on the road.
- Context for the broader events surrounding Napoleon's abdication and voyage to Elba.
Ideal for readers of Napoleonic history and 19th-century military travel narratives.