We can read much about Napoleon Bonaparte, but what of the men who help him win his victories? Napoleon's marshals gave their undivided loyalty, and for this he raised many from obscurity, making them dukes, princes -- even kings.
Dunn-Pattison gives us intimate portraits of the men Napoleon promoted to the ranks he created for them. Here are the lives -- and frequently the deaths -- of the best of them.
"An entertaining and enlightening glimpse at one of history's grand supporting casts. I loved reading this book." (Bill Kelsey)