The Narrative of Captain Coignet (Classic Reprint): Soldier of the Empire, 1776-1850 - Couverture souple
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From the battlefield to the classroom, a veteran’s honest, sometimes raw self-portrait The book collects a soldier’s memories, from fierce campaigns to the quiet victories of learning to read and write late in life, offering a clear, firsthand view of military life across years of upheaval.
This edition presents vivid scenes—from quarrels with fate to moments of recognition and duty. It blends battle memories with personal growth, showing how discipline, courage, and loyalty shape a man who never stops learning about himself or his era.
- Witness the daily realities of marching, guarding, and commanding in moments of triumph and strain.
- See how curiosity and perseverance lead to literacy, even after decades of service.
- Encounter the humor and grit that keep morale alive amid hardship.
- Explore a veteran’s perspective on leadership, duty, and the cost of war.
Ideal for readers of personal memoirs and military history who value an intimate, first‑person account of a soldier’s life and the lessons it taught him.
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The Narrative of Captain Coignet: Soldier of the Empire, 1776-1850
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a memoir written by Jean-Roch Coignet, a French soldier who served in the Napoleonic Wars. Born to a poor family, Coignet left home as a boy and worked as a shepherd and wagoner before enlisting in the army. The book recounts Coignet's experiences during the wars, including his participation in the Battle of Montebello, where he was wounded, and the Battle of Marengo, where he fought alongside Napoleon himself. Coignet's vivid descriptions of battles, camp life, and the hardships of war provide a unique perspective on one of history's most turbulent periods. Through Coignet's eyes, readers will gain a deep understanding of the realities of Napoleonic warfare and the indomitable spirit of the French people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331302841_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331302841
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