Author: Edward BainesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
History of the Wars of the French Revolution, from the Breaking Out of the War in 1792, to the Restoration of a General Peace in 1815
Author: Edward BainesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
The Napoleonic Wars: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Mike RapportPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191642517
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Napoleonic Wars have an important place in the history of Europe, leaving their mark on European and world societies in a variety of ways. In many European countries they provided the stimulus for radical social and political change - particularly in Spain, Germany, and Italy - and are frequently viewed in these places as the starting point of their modern histories. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Rapport provides a brief outline of the wars, introducing the tactics, strategies, and weaponry of the time. Presented in three parts, he considers the origins and course of the wars, the ways and means in which it was fought, and the social and political legacy it has left to the world today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
History of the Wars of the French Revolution
Author: Edward BainesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
History of the Wars of the French Revolution ... Embellished with portraits of the most distinguished characters of the age and illustrated by maps, etc
Author: Edward BAINES (M.P. for Leeds.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
The Duke of York's Flanders Campaign
Author: Steve BrownPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526742705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
“A superb read . . . destined to become the go-to book for anyone interested in this long-neglected period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.” —The Napoleon Series To crush the French Revolution, the armies of the First Coalition gathered round France’s borders, the largest of which was assembled in Flanders. Composed of Anglo-Hanoverian, Dutch, Hessian, Prussian and Imperial Austrian troops, its aim was to invade France and restore the nobility to what was considered their rightful place. Opposing them was the French Armée du Nord. In command of the Anglo-Hanoverian contingent was the son of George III, the Duke of York. The campaign was a disaster for the Coalition forces, particularly during the severe winter of 1794/5 when the troops were forced into a terrible and humiliating retreat. Britain’s reputation and that of its military leaders was severely diminished, with the forces of the Revolution sweeping all before them on a tide of popularism. Yet, from this defeat grew an army that under the Duke of Wellington would eventually crush the Revolution’s greatest general, Napoleon Bonaparte. Of the Flanders Campaign, Wellington, who fought as a junior officer under the Duke of York, remarked that the experience had at least taught him what not to do. Napoleon Series research editor Steve Brown has produced one of the most insightful, and much-needed studies of this disastrous but intriguing campaign, with particular focus on the British Army’s contribution. With copious maps and nineteen appendices including detailed orders of battle, he concludes this important work with an analysis that draws striking, and significant comparisons with the Flanders campaigns of 1914 and 1940. How history repeats itself . . .
Monthly Review; Or, New Literary Journal
Author: Ralph GriffithsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Catalogue
Author: Maggs BrosPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Monthly Review, Or, Literary Journal
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Annual List of Books Added to the Public Library of Cincinnati
Author: Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton CountyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Bulletin of Books in the Various Departments of Literature and Science Added to the Public Library of Cincinnati During the Year...
Author: Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton CountyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Acquisitions (Libraries)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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