The March of the Twenty-Six

Download or read book The March of the Twenty-Six written by R.F Delderfield and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2004-04-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the years 1804 and 1815, Napoleon created twenty-six Marshals of France. These men, who held the highest positions in the Empire after Napoleon himself, came from very diverse backgrounds and ranged from a smuggler to a Prince. They acquired titles and great riches but in the end there was only one who was not corrupted by greed or ambition. This book describes their rise and fall.