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The War of Wars: The Great European Conflict 1793 - 1815
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by Robert Harvey
Sales Rank: 80105
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Cover Type: Hard Cover with 832 pages
Published by: Basic Books December 25, 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0786718579
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0786718573
Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 6.3 x 2.4 inches
Weighs: 1.9 pounds
Product Description
At the turn of the 18th century the greatest nations in Europe, separated by only 21 miles of water, offered history two distinct ideals that would shape the new century: England was a democratic, constitutional monarchy; while France had suffered the cataclysm of Revolution which ripped the absolute King from the throne and replaced him with the Mob. Out of this emerged, Napoleon Bonaparte, commander of the revolutionary army, who would conquer Italy and Egypt before returning to Paris to proclaim himself Emperor. As Napoleon gained power in France, the world stood on the brink of total war. By 1805 the General Napoleon was making plans to cross the channel and invade England. The subsequent drama reaches from the frozen plains surrounding Moscow to the Caribbean waters, from the debating chamber of the Parliament to the muddy fields of Waterloo. The Great French Wars (1793-1815) can truly be called the first global war; and also the first conflict driven by industrial might. Mostly, it was a battle between commanders that history will never forget; as Napoleon's revolutionary guard ravaged Europe, men like the Duke of Wellington, Horatio Nelson, and their allies, stopped Napoleon's complete domination of the continent.
About The Author
Robert Harvey is a former member of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, was assistant editor of The Economist, and foreign affairs leader writer for the Daily Telegraph. His books include, Liberators: South America's Savage War of Freedomand A Few Bloody Noses: The American Revolutionary Wars. He lives in Powys, Wales.
Reader Reviews
I will admit I have not completed the tome yet, but I am quite far into it, and I have read enough to know I can highly recommed this book. Its excellent. For those who want a single volume dealing with the long war in Europe--which started with the French Revolution, and ended with the final defeat of Napoleon, this is it. Harvey has put together a wonderful book, which includes biographies of the important figures, anectotal information, and a well-written narrative. ' His account of the French Revolution, and the rise of Napoleon is very well done. It goes from one step to the next, and explains how the Corsican rose to power. Many pages have been written about the rise of the dictator, but not many are any better than this. It was a fascinating--and complicated--time. Sorting it out is not always easily done. Mr. Harvey has managed it with great skill, and good writing. If the topic interests you, get the book.
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