Notes of a Russian General. 1812

The Library of the project "History of the Russian State" — is a selection of the best monuments of world literature recommended by Boris Akunin, which reflect the biography of our country from its very origins. Alexey Petrovich Ermolov —... a legendary general, hero of the Patriotic War of 1812 — is a controversial and mysterious figure. He was a man of strong will and independent views, who did not recognize authorities, a patriot, a perpetual oppositionist to power, and at the same time a faithful son of the Fatherland. In the Battle of Borodino, it was he who effectively saved the army by repelling the French from Raevsky's battery, halting the confusion in the troops and defending the height until a concussion rendered him incapacitated. M. I. Kutuzov distinguished him, saying: "Ermolov was born to command armies," and A. S. Pushkin asked the general for permission to become his biographer. The general's memoirs contain valuable information about the Patriotic War of 1812, vivid descriptions of the most significant battles, and lively portraits of M. I. Kutuzov, P. I. Bagration, M. B. Barclay de Tolly, M. I. Platov, P. X. Wittgenstein, and others