The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot

"The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot" by Jean-Baptiste-Antoine-Marcelin Marbot is a story about one man’s life as a soldier during a very troubled and important period. It tells about his younger years and how he became a soldier while growing up during the French Revolution and the wars led by Napoleon. He had to deal with trouble in his noble family as well as how the Revolution changed everything for him, especially when he decided to join the army, which started his important time as a soldier. The story begins by explaining Marbot's family, his life as a young kid, and what it was like to have special treatment before all the changes of the Revolution. It shares details about what his father did in the military and how his family changed during the Revolution, which creates a clear picture of difficulty and being able to bounce back. Marbot also tells funny and risky stories from his early childhood and how he saw things happening around him, like the sad feelings his family felt. The story shows how a young boy changed from being safe and happy with his family, to facing the hard stuff happening in his country, which prepares him to become a soldier.