Historical Atlas of the Napolenoic Era [Hardcover]

Angus Konstam (Author)

Book Description

Series: Historical Atlas | Publication Date: June 2004

The French Revolution sent shockwaves through Europe, as the continent’s monarchs tried to stamp out the tide of republicanism. France was surrounded by enemies but fought them off, largely through the achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Republic’s youngest general. Within a decade he had become Consul, First Consul, and finally Emperor, creating a new dynasty and a new order in Europe. From 1803 until 1809 he seemed unbeatable, vanquishing his foes one after another, but his invasion of Russia in 1812 proved disastrous and he faced a growing coalition of enemy powers. His defeat at the Battle of Waterloo marked the close of the Napoleonic era, but not the end of the Napoleonic legend. This book charts Napoleon’s rise and fall and analyses the weaponry and rival armies that were to transform 19th Century Europe.

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About the Author

ANGUS KONSTAM has written over a dozen books on piracy, shipwrecks, and exploration for the Atlas series. He has made a lifelong study of maritime history and archaeology, and the history of early European development. He is a museum professional with experience in both Britain and the United States, and holds degrees in history and archaeology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Mercury Books (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904668046
• ISBN-13: 978-1904668046
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,002,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference!, August 30, 2006

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Stephan Bullard "sgbullard" (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This books provides an excellent overview of the Napoleonic Era. It greatly helps readers understand the reasons way various campaigns were fought, their course and the battles involved, and their aftermaths. I strongly recommend this reference to anyone interested in the age of Napoleon, especially novices with little background in the Era.

I am a military history buff. I've always been interested in the Napoleonic Era, but I've had a hard time getting into it. The age has always seemed so confusing with the massive numbers of nations involved and the constantly switching alliances. This book has been a god-send. It clearly and concisely describes the course of all of the major campaigns of this period (1789-1815) and backs up the descriptions with numerous, colorful maps. In just a few nights this book has been able to help me feel competent about the course of the Napoleonic Wars. Readers familiar with the period will not gain as much from it as newcomers, but it should still be a handy desk reference.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful and exciting presentation of Napoleon's life, April 10, 2005

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This review is from: Historical Atlas of the Napolenoic Era (Hardcover)

Historical Atlas Of The Napoleonic Era is a beautiful and exciting presentation of French conqueror Napoleon's life, ambitions, battles, military genius, and legacy. Full-color maps, artworks and illustrations on every page add a visceral touch to descriptions of battles, Napoleon's tactics, and also his most costly mistakes. Though Napoleon's warfare spread misery to many, his dream of a unified Europe persisted long after his passing and is realized today, at least in part, by an increasingly synchronized Europe and the introduction of a single European currency. Historical Atlas Of The Napoleonic Era is an exciting and detailed chronicle of a turbulent era in European history, and a welcome addition to personal and library history collections.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Napoleon in Technicolor, March 26, 2010

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Donald Katz "rock doc" (Dade City, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This Atlas is without a doubt the best Napoleonic Wars Atlas I've ever purchased and I have 3 others. It is well written , well illustrated and very informative. A definite winner , right alongside the previous best and will replace Phillip Haythornthwaites as my number one reference