The Illustrious Dead: The Terrifying Story of How Typhus Killed Napoleon's Greatest Army
- Synopsis
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In the spring of 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte was at the height of his powers. But a powerful and ancient enemy awaited Napoleon's men in the Russian steppes. Virulent and swift, this microscopic foe would bring the emperor to his knees. This sweeping account takes readers beyond the battlefield to understand the origins of the pathogen that finally ended Napoleon's dreams of world conquest, and exposes this 'war plague's' hidden role throughout history. A glossary of foreign terms, military terms, and place names is included. Talty is a widely published journalist and bestselling author. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 1984
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780307459756
- Related ISBNs:
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9780307394057,
9781921372940,
9780307394040
- Publisher:
- Crown Publishers
- Date of Addition:
- 12/15/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Stephan Talty
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
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History,
Military,
Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
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