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Austerlitz

The Story of a Battle
Book • 1966
This book by Claude Manceron provides a lively and detailed account of Napoleon's 1805 campaign, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of Austerlitz.

It is a historical narrative that brings to life the events leading up to and including the battle, which was a significant victory for Napoleon and solidified his claim to the title of Emperor.

The book is translated by George Unwin and offers a comprehensive look at one of the most pivotal battles in Napoleonic history.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by Gilbert Cruz as a surprising entry on the best books of the 21st century list, noted for its beautiful writing and focus on a young man in mid-century Europe.
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The Year in Books
Mentioned by Nathan who says photos on the front cover are not the person referred to in the book.
80 - W.G. Sebald's The Emigrants
Mentioned by Michael Silverblatt as the author of Austerlitz, Vertigo, The Emigrants, and The Rings of Saturn.
W. G. Sebald
Mentioned by Coleman Collins as a book he tried to read but couldn't finish.
Coleman Collins on The Upper Room and Specular Fiction
Von Klaus Brinkbäumer erwähnt, als er über seine Lektüre sprach und das Buch als Meisterwerk bezeichnete.
Trumps Fanboy-Kabinett
Mentioned by Violet Lucca and Lauren Oyler throughout the podcast as the central topic of discussion.
Desperately Seeking Sebald
Mentioned by Matthew Lloyd Roberts as the author of Austerlitz, the final novel in his oeuvre.
77 — WG Sebald's 'Austerlitz' — 1/2 — In the Nocturama

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