Dominic Lieven

Russia Against Napoleon: The Battle for Europe, 1807 to 1814

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ISBN 13:
9780141984605
author:
Dominic Lieven
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
656
Dimensions:
12.9 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
History, Britain & Ireland, Early Modern 1501-1700 (Tudors, Stuarts, Commonwealth, Restoration, Glorious Revolution), Dominic Lieven,Russia Against Napoleon: The Battle for Europe, 1807 to 1814,Penguin,0141984600,Military History,c 1800 to c 1900,19t
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Russia Against Napoleon: The Battle for Europe, 1807 to 1814 by Dominic Lieven is a gripping narrative that reimagines the pivotal role Russia played in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1812, Napoleon's army marched into Russia with unprecedented force, but less than two years later, his empire lay in ruins and Russia had emerged victorious. Dominic Lieven masterfully recreates the epic battle between two empires, shedding light on the Russians' transformation from retreat to liberation of Europe. This book offers a fresh perspective on the consequences of this pivotal event, which continues to shape Europe's existence today. Through brilliant storytelling, Lieven brings to life Russia's complex and enduring role in European history, as both threat and protector.

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