Mariepierre Rey
Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780875807553
- author:
- Mariepierre Rey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 504
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 3.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions, Marie-pierre Rey,Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon,University of Chicago Press,0875807550,Regional History,Historical,Biography & Autobiography,Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe),Biography/Autobio
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon A richly nuanced portrait of one of history's most pivotal figures, this biography sheds new light on Alexander I's tumultuous reign and his complex relationship with Napoleon. Born into privilege, Alexander rose to power after the brutal assassination of his father, ascending to the throne in 1801. His early ambitions for sweeping reforms were soon overshadowed by civil unrest and costly confrontations with Napoleon, which culminated in the French invasion of Russia and the burning of Moscow in 1812. Despite ultimately defeating Napoleon, Alexander's military glory gave way to a growing obsession with his spiritual salvation. This magisterial biography, written by Marie-Pierre Rey, offers a fresh perspective on the life and reign of one of Europe's most influential leaders during its most tumultuous years.
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