The Russian Campaign, 1812
The Russian Campaign, 1812 by M. De Fezensac is published by University of Georgia Press and was released on August 1, 2009. This edition, comprising 164 pages, presents a detailed chronicle of Napoleon’s Russian campaign through the personal journal of the Duke of Fezensac, a professional soldier and officer. Originally published in France in 1849, the journal offers insights into the experiences of both high-ranking officials and common soldiers during the arduous retreat from Moscow.
Readers will find a unique perspective on the military events of the 19th century, as Fezensac focuses on personal experiences rather than a broad historical narrative. The translation by Lee B. Kennett captures the immediacy of the original text, allowing contemporary audiences to engage with the historical context and the emotional weight of the campaign. This work contributes to the subjects of history and military biography, providing a nuanced view of a pivotal moment in modern history.
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The Russian Campaign, 1812 chronicles the events of Napoleon’s Russian campaign through the journal of the Duke of Fezensac. A professional soldier and officer, Fezensac kept his journal for family and close friends. It was first published in France in 1849 and won the high praise of literary critic Sainte-Beuve who said, “The impression that it leaves on the mind is ineffaceable.”
Fezensac was familiar with both the inner circle of men under Napoleon’s direct command as well as the common soldier in the field. Rather than writing a sweeping account of the massive campaign, Fezensac concentrated on telling a very personal account of what it was like to be part of the long retreat from Moscow. Lee B. Kennett’s idiomatic and careful translation embodies the freshness and immediacy of the original.
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