Download or read book Napoleon s Invasion of Russia written by George Nafziger and published by Presidio Press. This book was released on 2009-05-06 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An impressive source book on the conflict, high on information and data.”—Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research September 7, 1812, is by itself one of the most cataclysmic days in the history of war: 74,000 casualties at the Battle of Borodino. And this was well before the invention of weaspons of mass destruction like machine guns or breech-loading rifles. In this detailed study of one of the most fascinating military campaigns in history, George Nazfiger includes a clear exposition on the power structure in Europe at the time leading up to Napoleon’s fateful decision to attempt what turned out to be impossible: the conquest of Russia. Also featured are complete orders of battle and detailed descriptions of the opposing forces.
Download or read book The Armies of Europe written by United States. Military Commission to Europe and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Secretary of War Communicating the Report written by George Brinton Mc Clellan and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Science Fables and Chimeras written by Philippe Murillo and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of science provides numerous examples of the way in which imagination, religion and mythology have sometimes helped and sometimes hindered scientific progress. While established ideas and beliefs clearly held back the discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo and Darwin, the intuitive knowledge found in mythology, art and religion has often proved useful in indicating new ways in which to explore or represent new knowledge of the world. Stories, fables and images have contributed to drawing a fuller picture of the past, understanding the present and imagining the future. The essays in this book, written by academics, writers and artists from various fields ranging from La Fontaine’s fables to nanotechnology and modern art, all point out the ways in which imagination works its way into all the fields of knowledge. At both ends of the spectrum, the hybrid nature of the chimera emerges as a pivotal symbol of both man’s predation instinct and a powerful symbol of his fear of extinction. This interdisciplinary book, weaving together visual representation, literature, mysticism, and science, will appeal to historians of science, philosophy, art and religion. It will also be of interest to scholars in cultural studies and anthropology. Drawing on recent scientific research and artistic production, the volume will additionally interest a wider audience wishing to learn more about man’s obsession and fascination with the potent symbolism of dinosaurs and dragons and all hybrid forms generated by the human imagination and recent technology.
Download or read book Report of the Secretary of War Communicating the Report of Captain George B rinton M a c Clellan Sent to the Seat of War in Europe in 1855 and 1856 written by and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Secretay of War written by United States. Military Commission to Europe and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Secretary of War written by United States. Military Commission to Europe and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a report by George McClellan regarding troops of European and Asian nations.
Download or read book The Armies of Europe England France Russia Prussia Austria and Sardinia etc written by George B ..... Mac-Clellan and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book French Short Stories Mind Control Conspiracy written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "French Short Stories: Mind Control Conspiracy" delves into the shadowy underbelly of Paris, where mind control and conspiracy intertwine with the rich tapestry of French culture. In these gripping tales, readers will encounter enigmatic characters navigating a web of secrets and manipulation, set against the backdrop of iconic Parisian landmarks. From clandestine experiments to hidden agendas, each story weaves a spellbinding narrative that blurs the line between reality and illusion. With masterful storytelling and a touch of the surreal, this collection invites readers to explore the darker side of the City of Lights, where nothing is as it seems and the truth is a tantalizing enigma.
Download or read book European Symbolism written by Natasha Grigorian and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first comparative study of the Symbolist use of myth in France, Germany, and Russia closely examines a selected range of poetic and pictorial works created between c. 1860 and 1910. The focus of the discussion is on a constellation of five artists, linked by a complex network of influences: Gustave Moreau, José-Maria de Heredia, and Jean Moréas (France); Stefan George (Germany); and Valerii Bryusov (Russia). By analysing myth in painting and poetry, the book gives a new insight into the significance of heroic and aesthetic ideals in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century European culture. International and interdisciplinary in its comparative approach, the study reassesses the distinction between Symbolism and Decadence by shedding new light on the role of myth within the paradoxical interaction of classical and modernist values in Symbolist art. In the course of the argument, Symbolist mythological art emerges as a significant link between the cultural heritage of classical Greece and the creative agonies of twentieth-century European society. The book will appeal not only to scholars of literature and art, but also to a wider academic public concerned with cross-cultural transaction in Europe.
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Download or read book Ilya Radozhitskii s Campaign Memoirs written by Alexander Mikaberidze and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second installment in this series is the memoirs of Ilya Timofeyevich Radozhitskii, who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars and wrote his memoirs shortly after the wars ended, with excerpts appearing in press in the early 1820s.In 1812, he served in the 3rd Light Company of the 11th Artillery Brigade of the 6th Infantry Corps, and distinguished himself during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. He was wounded at Ostrovno, and witnessed the battles of Smolensk, Lubino (Valutina Gora) and Borodino, lamented the surrender of Moscow and distinguished himself at Vyazma. From October to December 1812, he was an eyewitness to the catastrophe that engulfed the Grande Armée. The memoirs, which Leo Tolstoy consulted extensively while writing his famous "War and Peace," are fascinating for their vivid descriptions and insights into Russian army life and wartime experiences.
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