Bibliograph

The French revolutionary wars, Gregory Fremont-Barnes

Type

Label

The French revolutionary wars, Gregory Fremont-Barnes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [93]) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The French revolutionary wars

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

47119578

Responsibility statement

Gregory Fremont-Barnes

Series statement

Essential histories

Summary

"Europe's great powers formed two powerful coalitions against France, yet force of numbers, superior leadership and the patriotic fervour of France's citizen-soldiers not only defeated each in turn, but closed the era of small, professional armies fighting for limited political objectives. This period produced commanders whose names remain a by-word for excellence in leadership to this day, Napoleon and Nelson. From Italy to Egypt Napoleon demonstrated his strategic genius and mastery of tactics in battles including Rivoli, the Pyramids and Marengo. Nelson's spectacular sea victories at the Nile and Copenhagen were foretastes of a century of British naval supremacy." -- Publisher description

Target audience

adult

Classification