HarperCollins, London, 2004. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. List of illustrations, list of maps, introductory note, notes, sources and index. The text is illustrated with pre-, of eight pages each, of black-and-white reproductions of historical paintings and sketches. Colour illustrated paperback binding with burgundy and pale blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the terrible retreat from Moscow were a military epic and the human tragedy on a colossal scale Â– history's first example of total war. 1812 is a masterful account of this turning point in European history, both a poignant tale of the individual footsoldier and a sweeping history of a turbulent time. Â– Rear panel blurb. A little creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels reading creases to the back strip which also shows fading. Light browning of the text block edges with staining to the front text edge. Some staining to the end pages. Full number line. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. 644 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; France; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 0007184891. ISBN/EAN: 9780007184897. Inventory No: 0289290. . 9780007184897

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0289290
Title: 1812: Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow
Author: Zamoyski, Adam
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0007184891
ISBN 13: 9780007184897
Publisher: HarperCollins
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2004
Keywords: BZDB2 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815--Campaigns--Russia, Russia--History, Military--1801-1917 History; France; Military & Warfare. Unbranded ISBN: 0007184891 EAN: 9780007184897 Zamoyski, Adam 1812: Napoleon&

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