Memoirs Napoleon's Egyptian Expedition 1798-1801 [Hardcover]

Rosemary Brindle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2006

A French Officers dramatic account of Napoleons invasion of Egypt. The memoirs of Captain Moiret, translated and edited by Rosemary Brindle, offer a unique insight into Napoleons invasion of Egypt in 1798. Primary and secondary sources detail the campaign in its entirety.

Includes a comprehensive transcription of Napoleons key speeches, historical overview and footnotes by the translator/editor.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Primary and secondary sources detail the campaign in its entirety. Includes a comprehensive transcription of Napoleon's key speeches, historical overview and footnotes by the translator/editor.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Greenhill Books; 1st edition (February 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853674494
• ISBN-13: 978-1853674495
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,142,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Soldier's Tale, October 18, 2001

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Greenhill has done Napoleonic scholars another favor with their publishing of this memoir, particularly since English language texts on the Napoleonic adventure in Egypt are so rare. The author has also appended a number of short biographies to add to ones understanding. Moiret, a junior infantry officer, paints a vivid picture of the campaign, the Levant and Napoleon's army. He shares his observations of the natives, the landscape, senior officers and members of the Egyptian Institute while tossing in the offical bulletins and announcements from the upper echelons. Moiret jots down his impressions of ombat operations, the effects of hunger and disease, the pursuit of a young Moslem lady and the day to day
clashing of East and West. A solid little book recommended for students of this campaign, the French Army and modern Egypt.

5.0 out of 5 stars Memoirs Napoleon's Egyptian Espedition, November 27, 2010

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Dear Sir,
the book is very good.The mistakes made by mamluks derived from their exaggerated self-confidence on their skills on horseback.Best regards. Nelson.