The Marshals of the French Empire - Power, Ambition, and Rivalry in Napoleon's Military Command #1007804

What happens when an emperor's greatest commanders become rivals for power, prestige, and glory?
Napoleon Bonaparte built one of Europe's most formidable military forces, but behind his victories stood ambitious marshals whose talents, loyalties, and personal rivalries helped shape the fate of the French Empire.
The Marshals of the French Empire explores the commanders who served Napoleon, from the battlefield brilliance of Davout and Lannes to the courage of Ney and the extraordinary rise of Murat.
Discover how Napoleon rewarded his generals, how his marshals influenced major military campaigns, and how ambition, political tensions, and shifting loyalties affected the empire's fortunes.
Step inside Napoleon's military command and discover the remarkable men behind his victories, struggles, and ultimate defeat.