Colson, Bruno
Napoleon: On War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199685578
- author:
- Colson, Bruno
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.21 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology, Military Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Napoleon's treatise on war was never completed, but its significance has endured. In exile, he contemplated writing about his military experiences and strategies, only to abandon the project. For over two centuries, scholars have attempted to gather together fragments of his thinking on war, but none have succeeded in creating a comprehensive volume. Military historian Bruno Colson spent years researching Napoleon's correspondence and writings, including a rare copy-book belonging to General Bertrand, one of the Emperor's most trusted companions. This book presents Napoleon's thoughts on strategy for the first time, shedding new light on his approach to warfare. Through a systematic examination of Napoleon's military experience, from heavy cavalry charges to counter-insurgency operations, this volume offers a unique insight into the mind of one of history's greatest military leaders.
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