Images (p. 173)

Image by Charles Minard

Chart Showing the Number of Men in Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812

Charles Minard's famous 1869 chart detailing the number of men in Napoleon's Grande Armée during his 1812 invasion of Russia; the tan represents the men who invaded Russia itself, while the black represents the retreat from Moscow. The way...

Image by Albrecht Adam

Napoleon Watches Moscow Burn

Napoleon watches Moscow burn during his brief occupation of the city in 1812. By Albrecht Adam, 1841.

Image by Maurice Henri Orange

Infantry of Napoleon's Grande Armee

Infantry of Napoleon's Grande Armée during the 1812 Russian campaign. By Maurice Henri Orange, 1896. New York Public Library

Image by Viktor Mazurovsky

Fire of Moscow, 1812

The fire of Moscow during the French occupation of the city, 1812. Napoleon is featured in the center. Painting by Viktor Mazurovsky.

Image by Vasily Vereshchagin

Napoleon and his Marshals at Borodino

Napoleon and his marshals at the Battle of Borodino (7 September 1812). Seven French marshals and two future French marshals were present at the battle. Oil on canvas by Vasily Vereshchagin, 1897. State Historical Museum of Moscow.

Image by N.S. Samokish

Attack of the Russian Imperial Guard at Borodino

Attack of the Russian Imperial Guard during the Battle of Borodino (7 September 1812). The regiment would lose 973 out of its original 1740 men during the battle. By N. S. Samokish, 1912.

Image by Louis-François, Baron Lejeune

Battle of Borodino, 1812

The Battle of Borodino (7 September 1812) during Napoleon's invasion of Russia, oil on canvas painting by Louis-François, Baron Lejeune, 1822. Palace of Versailles.

Image by Shakko

Modern Replica of the Imperial Russian Crown

Modern replica of the Russian imperial crown, made as part of the Jewellery project "Creation of Imperial Crown of Russia in modern interpretation" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diamond industry in Russia, using white gold (the...