
Translated by Oliver C. Colt
"The Memoirs of General the Baron de Marbot" by Marbot is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This memoir captures the life and military experiences of General Marbot as he recounts his formative years and early life as a soldier amid the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Central to the narrative are the challenges he faces growing up in a noble family, the impact of the Revolution on his childhood, and his eventual enlistment in the army, which sets the stage for his distinguished military career.