Harper, Rob
Fighting the French Revolution: The Great Vendee Rising of 1793
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473868960
- author:
- Harper, Rob
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.78 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, France,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Fighting the French Revolution: The Great Vendée Rising of 1793 by Rob Harper In 1793, France was facing foreign invasion and internal turmoil. A large-scale revolt in the western region of Vendée erupted suddenly, threatening to bring the new French Republic to its knees. The conflict was sparked by the imposition of conscription, but it was fueled by deeper grievances about erosion of traditional values and way of life. The persecution of the Catholic Church and the killing of the king were seen as symbols of the Republic's dangers, drawing tens of thousands of people to fight against it. This was a war that tied down hundreds of thousands of troops, diverting them from the frontiers where they were desperately needed. The conflict lasted until December 1793, earning Napoleon's later description as "The War of Giants". This book tells the story of this pivotal moment in French history, exploring the complex causes and consequences of the Great Vendée Rising.
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