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1820 Napoleonic Wars 1ed Saxony Campaign 1813 Battle Leipzig Napoleon ODELEBEN Baron Otto Freiherr von Odeleben s A Circumstantial Narrative of the Campaign in Saxony, in the Year 1813 is a comprehensive account of the historical military campaign in 1813 Saxony during the Napoleonic Wars. The book was initially penned in German and later translated by Alfred John Kempe. The narrative sheds light on various events, including the political turmoil involving Frederick Augustus (king of Saxony), invasion of Russian territories in 1812, the Battle of Lützen, the Battle of Leipzig, and Napoleon s final retreat upon Erfurt. Odeleben s account explains how despite Napoleon s initial power and opportunities for victory, the contingencies of troop numbers, material resources, alliances, and strategic decisions led to his defeat in 1813. Item number: #41047 Price: $550 ODELEBEN, Baron von; DE VITRY, M. Aubert (Editor); KEMPE, Alfred John (Transl.) A Circumstantial Narrative of the Campaign in Saxony, in the Year 1813. London: John Murray, 1820. First English Edition. Details: Collation: Complete; 2 volumes o Vol. I iv, [2], 343, [1] Folding frontispiece map present o Vol. II [2], 459, [1] Provenance: Bookplate Christopher Turnor, Stoke Rochford Library o Christopher Turnor (1809 1886) was an English Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1841 to 1847, and a promoter of Lincolnshire architecture. His property and seat was Stoke Rochford Hall. Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9in X 5.75in (22.5cm x 14.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41047 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 41047
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