1812 in Russia and Europe
Media Presentation, Myths, and Historical Analysis
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Abstract
The Russian Campaign, which the Grande Armée launched in June 1812, marks a break in the political, social, and cultural history of Europe. A few months later, Moscow had been burned. Napoleon’s army had disintegrated during the retreat. The Russian Empire had risen to become the “saviour of Europe”. These wartime events 200 years ago led to a new order in Europe. It was accompanied by inner-societal changes, accelerated national self-determination, and became the object of reminiscence.
(Osteuropa 1/2013, pp. 3–14)