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by Legette Blythe (Author)
Marshal Ney: A Dual Life is a biography of Michel Ney, a French military commander who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Written by LeGette Blythe, the book explores Ney's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a cooper to his rise as one of Napoleon's most trusted generals. The book examines Ney's military career, including his role in the Battle of Waterloo and his controversial decision to join Napoleon during his Hundred Days campaign. Blythe also delves into Ney's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and mistresses, as well as his struggles with alcoholism and financial difficulties. Through extensive research and analysis, the book provides a comprehensive portrait of Ney, revealing the complexities and contradictions of his character.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.
