Isbn: 9781332605521 - the reminiscences and recollections of captain gronow, vol. 1 of 2: being anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs, and society, 1810-1860 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the lively reminiscences of Captain Gronow and his experiences in aristocratic British and Parisian high society during a transformative period in European history. The book offers glimpses into the glittering world of early nineteenth-century balls, duels, and military campaigns. A firsthand observer of the Battle of Waterloo, Gronow provides unique and vivid descriptions of the Napoleonic era, the social mores of his time, and engaging anecdotes about famous military leaders, statesmen, and cultural icons. Gronow's personal recollections bring to life a remarkable era shaped by the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. 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.…