At a time when military commanders in Europe were royal princes and dukes; Napoleon's marshals were often the sons of peasants or clerks. And they were usually half the age of their opponents—whom they thrashed soundly with almost monotonous regularity. This is the story of Ney; Murat; Soult; Davout; Bernadotte; Massena; Lannes; Marmont; and Augereau. It took; for instance; only 23 days for the entire Prussian army to be defeated and one of the French marshals; Augereau; had the pleasure of taking prisoner the feared Prussian Guards; a regiment he had deserted 20 years earlier in order to become a dancing master. A.G. Macdonell is also the author of England; their England.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Could have been more truthfulBy Horse_loverI was disappointed by the author prejudice against Islam. Even though she has done a lot of research on Muslim mystic women; she has omitted many powerful references in which both the prophe has emphasized the importance of treating women with respect; mercy and kindness. Her presentation of women's rights in Islam was clearly lopsided and unprofessional. I was left feeling frustrated at the false image she was trying to portray of Muslim women.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a Treasure: Muslim Women MysticsBy crhNot easy to find a book like this... that focuses on the Muslim women mystics. Very well-written; well-investigated and thorough in historical references and context. Enjoying the sections about Rabia now..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting bios lovely words of Rabi'a other female mysticsBy S. MccormackWish there had been more poetry; less biography.Very enlightening to read of female mystics of centurys gone by! (Rabia 700 C.E.)
