Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse (1/9) by Marmont
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Marmont, Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de, duc de Raguse, 1774-1852
French
"Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse" by Marmont is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This memoir narrates the life and military career of the author, who served under Napoleon during significant events that shaped France and Europe from the late 18th century through the early 19th century. The text explores Marmont's pe...
tumultuous times surrounding the French Revolution. At the start of the memoir, Marmont reflects on the passage of time and the need to document his memories from his youth in Châtillon-sur-Seine to his formative years in military training. He discusses his family background and the military legacy that inspired his own aspirations for glory and honor. As he recounts his early interactions with none other than Napoleon Bonaparte, Marmont sets the stage for a detailed narrative filled with moments of personal ambition, political upheaval, and military engagements that defined the era. The opening establishes both the historical context and the author's introspective voice, indicating a blend of personal narrative with broader historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
John Anderson
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. Worth every second of your time.
Carol Lee
3 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Mark Roberts
5 months agoBelieve the hype, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
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Betty Nguyen
2 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Thanks for making this available.