The concept of the bodyguard is as ancient as the practice of an individual assuming the leadership of a group or tribe. From the Companions of Alexander to the Varangians of Byzantium; bodies of élite warriors; owing personal allegiance to their sovereign and obeying no others; have illuminated or stained the annals of military history. Napoleon's Imperial Guards probably represent the last true link in a chain spanning the ages. Philip Haythornthwaite describes the history; organization and equipment of Napoleon's Guard Infantry during the Napoleonic Wars period (1799-1815) in an engaging work which includes numerous illustrations and eight full page color plates superbly drawn by Bryan Fosten.
#2194674 in Books Richard J Ellis 1999-08-31 1999-08-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.03 x 1.04 x 6.08l; 1.07 #File Name: 0847694992330 pagesFounding The American Presidency
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