{"product_id":"russia-against-napoleon-by-dominic-lieven-9780141984605","title":"Russia Against Napoleon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of how and why Russia defeated Napoleon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1812, Napoleon, the master of Europe, marched into Russia with the largest army ever assembled, confident that he would sweep everything before him. Yet less than two years later, his empire lay in ruins, and Russia had triumphed. \u003cem\u003eThis is the first history to explore in depth Russia's crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, re-creating the epic battle between two empires as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Lieven writes with great panache and insight to describe from the Russians' viewpoint how they went from retreat, defeat and the burning of Moscow to becoming the new liberators of Europe; the consequences of which could not have been more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003cem\u003eRussia Against Napoleon\u003c\/em\u003e shows, memorably and brilliantly, Russia embarking on its strange, central role in Europe's existence, as both threat and protector - a role that continues, in all its complexity, into our own lifetimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337790771436,"sku":"9780141984605","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14648033482238.jpg?v=1743719260","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/russia-against-napoleon-by-dominic-lieven-9780141984605","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}