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This comprehensive three-volume work on the French Revolution and Napoleon's rule and campaigns covers a wide range of military, political, social, and cultural events and personalities during a time of dramatic change in Europe.
In three extraordinarily rich volumes, The Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars captures the full sweep and legacy of the transformation of Europe from 1792 to 1815. Its nearly 900 alphabetically organized, fully cross-referenced entries provide students and general readers with vivid biographies of politicians, sovereigns, and commanders; accounts of battles, weaponry, and diplomatic affairs; insights into the art, music, and culture of the times; and much more.
Unlike other works on the subject, this encyclopedia combines coverage of Napoleon's rule with that of the crucial Revolutionary years in France that set the stage for his rise to power. It includes contributions from the most wide-ranging group of international experts ever assembled for a work on this era. Students will see the full continent-wide impact of France's evolution from aristocracy to democracy to military autocracy and explore the effects of nationalism, empire-building, industrialization, and international conflict, which resonate with more relevance today than ever.
Published | Aug 30 2006 |
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Format | Pack - Printer Assembled |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 1560 |
ISBN | 9781851096466 |
Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
Illustrations | 97 bw illus |
Dimensions | Not specified |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Overall, this is a fantastic resource for anyone researching the period. It is straightforward and user-friendly enough to be helpful to the beginner, but the detail and extensive references will appeal to the more advanced and experienced researcher as well. Recommended for academic and large public libraries.
Booklist
This will be a valuable addition to the European history collections in large public libraries.
School Library Journal
Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers.
Choice
Scholars and students researching this era will find the Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars a rich source of information about this seminal time in European history. . . . Academic libraries, along with larger public libraries where there is interest, will want to add this work to their reference collections.
Against the Grain
Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: A Political, Social and Military History is a top pick for any high school to college-level collection where the French Revolution or Napoleonic Wars are taught
Midwest Book Review
The book is appropriate for larger public and academic libraries, as well as for larger secondary school libraries.
Napoleon Series Reviews
This book is available on Bloomsbury Collections where your library has access.
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