The Napoleonic Wars in 100 facts
Duducu, Jem2015
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Sparked by the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars became one of the largest European conflicts in history as Napoleon fought to expand his French empire. The wars were instrumental in the formation of Europe as we know it today, and confirmed Britain's dominance as a seafaring nation. It was a period infamous for strategic warfare and cunning battle tactics. From this background emerged Nelson as national hero and politician. This book covers the 25 years of war from the 1790s to the final victory in 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. Jem Duducu guides us through some of the key figures and their stories, for example Wellington, Napoleon and Nelson, as well some of the key battles and cunning tactics in this era of epic conflict that took British troops to Egypt, Argentina, America and of course a little town in Belgium called Waterloo.
Main title:
The Napoleonic Wars in 100 facts / Jem Duducu.
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Imprint:
Stroud : Amberley, 2015.Stroud : Amberley, 2015.
Collation:
192 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781445646633 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.27
Language:
English
BRN:
1364237