Joachim Murat (1767-1815), whose career took him to the heights as a cavalry commander and one of Napoleon’s marshals, was intended for the church but a priestly life was not for him. Before taking the first step in Holy Orders as a sub-deacon he quit the seminary and, at the age of twenty, joined the army. In 1795 he met Napoleon and became his first aide-de-camp in Italy where he distinguished himself in the 1796-’97 campaign during which he led his first cavalry charge. In January 1800 he married Napoleon’s sister, Caroline. He commanded the French cavalry at Marengo, was appointed commander of the Grand Army in the German campaign of 1805 and subsequently commanded the cavalry at Jena, Eylau and Friedland and in 1808 was made general-in-chief of the French armies in Spain and on 1 August succeeded Joseph Bonaparte as king of Naples. The subsequent decline of his fortunes are well described in this book which provides a very entertaining, straightforward account of a commander who was adored by the troops he led. Like Ney he ended his life in front of a firing squad - on 13 October 1815. His was a meteoric career.

Marshal Murat King Of Naples

History

Atteridge, A. H.

Military

Naval and Military Press

Biography of a Marshal in Napoleon?s army who referred to him as the ?bravest of the brave.? He was executed by  French royalists  six months after Waterloo.

Marshal Ney The Bravest of the Brave

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Marshal Murat: King of Naples

WORLEY PUB.

Marshal Ney: Bravest of the Brave

Worley Publications

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Atteridge, A. H.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Atteridge, A. H.