The First Scientific History of the 1812 War

Before you is a unique book: the authentic history of the 1812 war! The leading specialist in Russia on the Napoleonic era, renowned historian Evgeny Ponosenkov, has studied tens of thousands of documents stored in the archives of Russia and Europe, as well as diaries and memoirs of participants in the events – and has managed to create a fundamentally new account of that grand campaign. The impeccable accuracy of the scientific presentation is combined with a vivid and elegant style of material delivery. For the first time, a detailed description of the lives of all layers of Russian society is provided, along with an exploration of the economic, diplomatic, and cultural aspects of what transpired. You will learn about the true plans and actions of Napoleon and Alexander I, about the civil war in Russia that occurred concurrently with the invasion, and about the behind-the-scenes "battles" and intrigues within the world of professional scholars and state propaganda. A graduate of the history faculty of Moscow State University and author of many scientific works, Evgeny Ponosenkov is rightfully considered the intellectual guru of a new generation. His achievements also include the creation of the largest personal collection of books and art objects from the Napoleonic era in Russia