The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot by Marbot
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"The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot" by Marbot is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This memoir captures the life and military experiences of General Marbot as he recounts his formative years and early life as a soldier amid the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Central to the narrative are the challenges he faces growing up in a noble family, the impact of the
Revolution on his childhood, and his eventual enlistment in the army, which sets the stage for his distinguished military career. The beginning of "The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot" introduces Marbot's family background and early childhood experiences, highlighting the environment of nobility and privilege before the upheaval of the Revolution. It details his father's military endeavors and the family's transition during revolutionary times, creating a vivid portrait of conflict and resilience. Marbot shares anecdotes from his early childhood, including humorous yet dangerous escapades, and describes his perspective on the events around him, including the emotional challenges faced by his family. As the narrative unfolds, it portrays a young boy's gradual shift from innocence amidst the peace of family life to the harsh realities of a country in turmoil, setting the tone for his transition into a military career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marbot, Jean-Baptiste-Antoine-Marcelin, baron de, 1782-1854 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Colt, Oliver C. |
| Uniform Title | Mémoires du général Baron de Marbot. English |
| Title | The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Marbot, Jean-Baptiste-Antoine-Marcelin, baron de, 1782-1854 |
| Subject | France. Armée |
| Subject | Generals -- France -- Biography |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, French |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | France -- History, Military -- 1789-1815 |
| Subject | Europe -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2401 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Apr 4, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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