Napoleon's Maxims Of War (1861) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166225841)

Bonaparte is a collection of military maxims and principles written by the renowned French military and political leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. Originally published in 1861, this book is a compilation of the emperor's thoughts on warfare, tactics, strategy, and leadership. It provides valuable insights into Napoleon's military genius and his approach to warfare, which made him one of the most successful military commanders in history. The book is divided into several sections, each dealing with a different aspect of warfare. The first section covers the principles of war, including the importance of surprise, speed, and concentration of force. The second section delves into the art of strategy, discussing topics such as the importance of knowing oneself and one's enemy, the use of deception, and the role of morale in battle. The third section focuses on tactics, including the use of different types of troops, the importance of terrain, and the use of artillery. The fourth section deals with the logistics of war, including the importance of supply lines and the use of intelligence. The final section covers leadership, discussing the qualities of a good commander, the importance of discipline, and the role of the commander in inspiring his troops. Throughout the book, Napoleon's insights are illustrated with examples from his own military campaigns, making it a valuable resource for military historians and strategists. This edition also includes a biographical introduction to Napoleon and an analysis of his military career. Overall, Napoleon's Maxims Of War is an essential read for anyone interested in military history, strategy, or leadership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Napoleon
ISBN-10: 1166225844
ISBN-13: 9781166225841
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 190
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d