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"In 1812 two mighty armies manoeuvred across the Spanish plains. They were finely balanced, under skilful leaders. Each struggled to gain an advantage. Wellington knew that if he defeated the French, he could turn the tide of the war. Good intelligence was paramount, but the Fre…
"In 1812 two mighty armies manoeuvred across the Spanish plains. They were finely balanced, under skilful leaders. Each struggled to gain an advantage. Wellington knew that if he defeated the French, he could turn the tide of the war. Good intelligence was paramount, but the Fre…
Thomas Cochrane was the epitome of the Romantic hero -- a man of action, whose bold and impulsive nature meant that he was often his own worst enemy. This impetuousness lay behind his early success, but also caused him to upset admirals and politicians and culminated in the 1814…
The diary of a Napoleonic foot soldier
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The Napoleonic Wars: a very short introduction
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The Napoleonic Wars: a very short introduction
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The Napoleonic Wars: a very short introduction
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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 Ital…
In this biography of the successor to the swashbuckling hero d'Artagnan of Dumas' The Three Musketeers, Chrisawn (history, Tallahassee Community College) chronicles the military and amorous exploits of Jean Lannes. Born the same year (1769) as Napoleon, his future commander-in-c…
In this biography of the successor to the swashbuckling hero d'Artagnan of Dumas' The Three Musketeers, Chrisawn (history, Tallahassee Community College) chronicles the military and amorous exploits of Jean Lannes. Born the same year (1769) as Napoleon, his future commander-in-c…
This title explains how the British state successfully organised itself to overcome Napoleon - and how close it came to defeat.