David Andress
Beating Napoleon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349141664
- author:
- David Andress
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Napoleonic Wars
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The story of how Britain defeated Napoleon is one of remarkable confidence and assertion of national superiority. Thirty-five years earlier, Britain was wracked by crises and corruption, with many believing she would follow France into revolution. However, the British elite had no such illusions: defeat was not a possibility. This remarkable tale follows the resumption of conflict and its pursuit through years of Napoleonic dominance. It is a story of ruthless imperialist expansion, spiteful political combat, working under a mad king, and forging the most united national effort since the days of the Armada. Ultimately, winning these wars set the foundations for the greatest empire the world has ever known. The book offers a fascinating insight into this pivotal period in British history, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by those who played a crucial role in shaping the nation's destiny.
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