Individual Wars, General & Miscellaneous European History, Historical Biography - Europe, French History, Armed Forces History
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Overview
With a brief chronological account of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars to act as a quick reference, the remaining volume provides in sharp detail a survey of the basic capabilities and use of the weaponry of the era, a review of each state's participation in those ongoing conflicts, brief biographical notices of some of the leading military leaders, an update on the development of Napoleonic literature, a glossary of military terms, and a section devoted to miscellaneous facts and figures. "...an excellent resource..."—Napoleon. 416 pages, 254 b/w illus., 7 1/2 X 9 1/2.Editorials
School Library Journal
YA-- An excellent vehicle for a study of the Napoleonic Wars--the participants, weapons, and uniforms. Haythornthwaite gives a short history of all of the nations involved and includes biographical information on the major military figures. Weapons and military organizations are also dealt with in some detail. Maps and campaign diagrams, plus plates and paintings, give an accurate picture of the rigors of war in the 19th century. A well-organized resource for academic study, as well as enjoyable reading for general knowledge.Booknews
An impressive collation (heavily illustrated in b&w) for general reference/reading of information based on original documents and contemporaneous sources, emphasizing military aspects of the Napoleonic period. Covers the campaigns, weapons and the practice of war, the nations involved in the Napoleonic Wars, biographies of leading military and naval figures, and sources. Includes a substantial glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 29, 1995
Publisher
London : Arms & Armour, 1990.
Pages
414
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781854092878