Lectoure 1769-1969 Publication du bi-centenaire de la naissance du Marechal Lannes (1969)
 
Publication of the bi-centenary of the birth of Marshal Lannes.
 
Under the patronage of Soc. Archaeological, Historical, Literary and Scientific of the Gers, 1969.
 
Collection of 11 articles relating to the person of Marshal Lannes and his hometown.
 
Jean Lannes, 1st Duke of Montebello, Prince of Siewierz (10 April 1769 – 31 May 1809), was a French military commander and a Marshal of the Empire who served during both the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
 
He was one of Napoleon's most daring and talented generals, and is regarded by many as one of history's greatest military commanders. Napoleon once commented on Lannes: "I found him a pygmy and left him a giant". A personal friend of the emperor, he was allowed to address him with the familiar tu, as opposed to the formal vous.
 
Written In French Text
 
Soft Cover
103 pages
In Fair to Good Condition