Memoirs of a French Napoleonic Officer by Jean-Baptiste Barres PAPERBACK

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These lively memoirs date from the time of Barrs entry into the Chasseurs Velites (skirmishers, or light infantry) of Napoleons Imperial Guard in 1804. Always modest in recounting his own exploits, Barrs was not only at the cannons mouth, but also a participant at such spectacular events as the Coronation of the Emperor Napoleon in Paris and Rome, the torchlight procession on the eve of Austerlitz, the meeting of the two Emperors at Tilsit, and the magnificent military display in the Champ de Mars. His duties involved mounting guard at Malmaison and the palace of Saint-Cloud and also allowed him many fascinating glimpses of the Emperor at reviews, presenting awards and receiving trophies.\nThis is a superb record of a serving soldier, making light of danger, sharing with the reader the\n\nMemoirs of a French Napoleonic Officer\nJean-Baptiste Barres, Chasseur of the Imperial Guard\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mai;