Esdaile, Charles J.
Napoleon's Wars: An International History, 1803-1815
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141014203
- author:
- Esdaile, Charles J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- European history: c 1750 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Napoleon's Wars: A New Perspective on the French Leader's Career. Charles Esdaile's major new work offers a fresh approach to understanding Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history's most divisive figures. By examining the international context in which he operated, Esdaile sheds light on the motivations behind Napoleon's actions and the consequences of his decisions. The battles that have long been associated with Napoleon are seen here as secondary to the risks taken by rulers who supported or opposed him. This approach reveals a more nuanced picture of the man and his impact on Europe during this period.
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