MEMOIRS OF GENERAL JEAN RAPP, FIRST AIDE-DE-CAMP TO NAPOLEON

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Details one of the iconic figures of the Napoleonic Wars. A man of undoubted courage, championed by Desaix, he captured a battery during the Egyptian campaign -- an act which propelled him to the attention of Napoleon and set him on the path to high rank. Rapp fought at Marengo, memorably at Austerlitz, at Jena, at Golymin were he was wounded, at Essling, and during the campaign to and retreat from Moscow. He also personally saved Napoleon's life-twice.Contains an introduction and biography by Stephen Summerfield, as well as 5 plates and 16 maps.