Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812

"Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812" by Edward Foord is a historical narrative that explores Napoleon Bonaparte's fateful invasion of Russia in the early 19th century. The book examines the complex relationships and brewing conflicts between Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I, which led to the devastating campaign. It begins with the political climate of Europe, detailing the economic hardships and military build-up on both sides that eventually pushed them into war. The author introduces the Russian military leadership, and the complex dynamic of the initial stages of the invasion, with its setting the stage for a deep look into one of history’s most ambitious and disastrous military undertakings.