The years immediately following the French Revolution of 1789 saw an extraordinary transformation of the French army. From a distrusted instrument of the feudal power of the king and nobility, it became the symbol of liberty and citizenship. The transition was complex and painful, as the remnants of the old professional army were joined by a flood of civilian volunteers and conscripts, of whom even the best were short of everything except republican fervour. This book describes the stages of the rebirth that produced an army capable of beating off half the monarchies of Europe, thus laying the foundations for Napoleon's unique victories ten years later.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Terry Crowdy was born in London in 1970. Initially a re-enactor, his interest in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars led to writing for specialist magazines. Having assisted with Campaign 70: ‘Marengo 1800’, his first Osprey title was Warrior 57: ‘French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-1815’. In addition to preparing new projects for Osprey, he is researching espionage during the Marengo campaign, and a history of the 'Incomparable' 9e Légère.
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FROM THE FALL of the Bastille to the start of the Napoleonic Empire, changing political ideologies and the growing needs of a nation at war provoked a series of wide-ranging reforms in the French army. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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FROM THE FALL of the Bastille to the start of the Napoleonic Empire, changing political ideologies and the growing needs of a nation at war provoked a series of wide-ranging reforms in the French army. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
scarlet lapels, auxiliary battalions, cuff flaps, fusilier companies, black lapels, tricolour cockade, white lapels, distinctive colour, volunteer battalions, uniform buttons, red collar, free companies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
National Guard, National Assembly, Swiss Guards, King Louis, National Convention, Garde Bourgeoise New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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