Covering the turbulent period of the French Revolution from 1792 to 1801, this book integrates political, social, military, and international history in an accessible manner. It serves as an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of both the French Revolution and broader international military history, providing a comprehensive understanding without complex jargon.
Focusing on the scale of French military power, this book offers a thorough examination of the Napoleonic Wars and their effects on other European nations. It serves as an essential resource for students interested in the French Revolutionary Wars and the broader context of European and military history during this period, providing updated insights and analyses.
In the iconography of the Peninsular War of 1808-14, women are well represented - both as heroines, such as Agustina Zaragosa Domenech, and as victims, whether of starvation or of French brutality. In history, however, with its focus on high politics and military operations, they are invisible - a situation that Charles Esdaile seeks to address.
Focusing on the military aspects of the Spanish Civil War, the book offers a fresh perspective on the conflict that engulfed Spain from 1936 to 1939. Esdaile challenges traditional narratives and examines established ideas, providing a critical analysis of military strategies and their implications. This work is essential for anyone studying twentieth-century Spain, as it deconstructs myths and presents a nuanced understanding of the war's complexities.
The author brings together a selection of accounts of every aspect of the war to create a panoramic yet minutely detailed picture of those years of turmoil. The story is told through memoirs, letters and eyewitness testimony.
30-Second Napoleon takes in both viewpoints, presenting an engrossing introduction to one of the most recognizable figures in history and one of extraordinary interest.
Visitor's guide to one of the decisive battles in European history covering the entire battlefield and every phase of the battle.
For centuries Spain had been the most feared and predatory power in Europe - it had one of the world's great navies to defend it. Trafalgar destroyed its navy and French and British armies marching across it at will. The result was a war which killed over a million Spaniards and ended its empire. This book presents this terrible conflict. schovat popis
Focusing on the Peninsular War, this guide offers expert insights alongside detailed explorations of significant battlefields and historical locations. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the conflict's impact and context, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.
A thought-provoking study of a neglected aspect of one of the decisive episodes in French and European history.