Napoleon and Europe
Published on 14. January 1985
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-582-35457-9 (ISBN)
Description
This study provides both an introduction to, and an overview of, Napoleon's impact on France and Europe. It explores his origins and personality, assesses his contribution to the crucial changes in the conduct of warfare during this period, and examines the reasons for the ultimate defeat of his armies and the collapse of the Empire. It concludes with a brief study of the Napoleonic legend and the historical controversies which surround it.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
190 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-35457-9 (9780582354579)
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Content
Introduction to the series.
Part One: Cadet to consul.
1. The Corsican Frenchman
2. The art of warfare
. Italy and Egypt.
4. Brumaire
5. Marengo to Amiens.
Part Two: The expansion of empire .
6. Consulate and empire.
7. The social foundations of the regime.
8. The humiliation of Austria and Prussia.
9. Tilsit and the continental system.
10. The Spainish adventure.
11. Waagram and the Austrian Marriage.
Part three: Decline and fall.
12. The Napoleonic Empire.
13. Russia 1812.
14. Last-ditch battesl 1813-14.
15. The Hundred Days.
Part Four: Assessment.
16. Legend and reality.
Part Five: Documents.
Bibliography.
Chronological summary.
Index.
Part One: Cadet to consul.
1. The Corsican Frenchman
2. The art of warfare
. Italy and Egypt.
4. Brumaire
5. Marengo to Amiens.
Part Two: The expansion of empire .
6. Consulate and empire.
7. The social foundations of the regime.
8. The humiliation of Austria and Prussia.
9. Tilsit and the continental system.
10. The Spainish adventure.
11. Waagram and the Austrian Marriage.
Part three: Decline and fall.
12. The Napoleonic Empire.
13. Russia 1812.
14. Last-ditch battesl 1813-14.
15. The Hundred Days.
Part Four: Assessment.
16. Legend and reality.
Part Five: Documents.
Bibliography.
Chronological summary.
Index.