Memoirs of General Count Rapp, first aide-de-camp to Napoleon

By Jean Rapp

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Witness the rise and fall of an empire through the eyes of a general who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Napoleon, experiencing both the glory and the devastating realities of war.

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Biographies History - European History - General

Released

2017-07-19

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Summary

"Memoirs of General Count Rapp, First Aide-de-Camp to Napoleon" by Comte Jean Rapp is a chronicle of the tumultuous Napoleonic era through the eyes of one of Napoleon Bonaparte's closest military confidants, General Rapp. The memoir recounts Rapp's journey from a young, aspiring soldier to a trusted general, detailing his battlefield experiences in Egypt and Germany and offering a close-up view of Napoleon's strategies, personality, and the inner workings of his military machine. Rapp's narrative reveals his deep admiration for Napoleon balanced with complex loyalty, shaping the narrative into a personal reflection on military life, leadership, and the sacrifices demanded by war during a pivotal epoch in European history.