Military History - Napoleonics - General Section
Napoleonics -
General Section
A comprehensive selection of titles
covering the Napoleonic era from the Emperor's rise to his final exile &
death. There's something here for everybody - Nelson's victories on the
Nile & at Trafalgar, the broad sweep of the Central European campaigns,
the disasters in the Peninsula & at the Gates of Moscow, the march on
Paris & the very close run final at Waterloo.
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Title
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NAPOLEON'S MILITARY MACHINE by Philip J Haythornthwaite That Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military commanders in history is not in doubt. This is the story of how Napoleon transformed the ragged armies of the French Revolutionary Wars into the most efficient and professional military body in Europe at the time. It discusses his tactics and innovations and his campaigns, and looks at his use of Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry and the Imperial Guard1988, Guild Publishing, , ,< B-01>,Large format, 200pp, 200 ills including 8pp in colour, Good in chipped d/w, , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 2950-02..............................£10.00 |
THE ARMIES OF WELLINGTON by Philip J Haythornthwaite Previous owner signature on inside board. very good in d/w. The military forces of the Duke of Wellington. How he structured, equipped, utilised and adapted the forces under his command in the very different campaigns in which he fought. The make-up, armament, training, recruitment and disposition of troops in the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns are fully described.1994, Arms & Armour Press, , 0854091751,< B-01>,318pp, illustrations, , , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 28014-01..............................£10.00 |
THE NAPOLEONIC SOURCE BOOK by Philip J Haythornthwaite A compendium of information including details of the national armies, the leading generals, equipment and uniforms, plus a comprehensive list of all the battles and land and sea together with details of the numerous treaties and conventions. Haythornthwaite also describes the weaponry and the minor tactics employed. 1993, Arms & Armour Press, , 0853689695,< B-01>,414pp, 150 col & b/w ills, maps etc., glossary, index, vg in dw, , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 25024-01..............................£15.00 |
WELLINGTON'S MILITARY MACHINE by Philip J Haythornthwaite A study of Wellington's Army, its leaders, the soldiers, the strategy and tactics, the equipment, cavalry, infantry, artillery and support services. Covers all aspects of the army and its campaigns - the Peninsular War, South America 1806, Denmark, Egypt, the Cape, North America, India and Waterloo.1989, Spellmount, , 094677188X,< B-01>,192pp, over 200 col & b/w ills. detailed maps, bibliography, Large format, very good in d/w, , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 2949-01..............................£10.00 |
NAPOLEON - OR "PROSTRATION BEFORE THE HERO" by Werner Hegemann Translated from the original German edition, "Kniefall vor dem Heros". After his biography of Frederick the Great, Hegemann turned to Napoleon with this series of reports of actual conversations, set forth with the character of imaginary conversations.1931, Constable, , ,< B-01>,xi + 538pp, spine worn & repaired, text good, , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 25353-01..............................£10.00 |
BONAPARTE IN EGYPT by J. Christopher Herold Originally published in 1962. In a detailed study, the author covers all aspects of Bonaparte's expedition: military, political, and cultural. Although Bonaparte was victorious at the Battle of the Pyramids and occupied Cairo, his fleet was completely destroyed by Nelson at Abukir Bay and his ambition to conquer the Holy Land was frustrated at Acre. Despite these reverses, Bonaparte returned to France where he was greeted as a hero and seized political power in 1799.2005, Pen & Sword, , 9781844152858,< B-01>,424pp, Good in card covers, , CARDSubject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 24645-02..............................£5.00 |
THE AGE OF NAPOLEON by J Christopher Herold The world dominated by Napoleon his climb to power - his empire - and final defeat.1965, , Dell, ,< B-01>,416pp, mass market paperback. pages browning ow vg. unread, , CARDSubject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 21245-01..............................£3.00 |
GREAT BATTLES: CORUNNA by Christopher Hibbert An account of the famous battle fought in the Peninsular War in January 1809. Doggedly pursued by the French under Soult, the British made an epic retreat across northern Spain, finally arriving at Corunna to find that their transport ships had not arrived. During the battle, Sir John Moore, the British commander, was mortally wounded, dying after hearing all the French attacks had been repulsed. 1996, Windrush Press, , 090075848,< B-01>,Softcover,168pp, maps and illustrations, Very good in card covers, , CARDSubject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 24560-01..............................£5.00 |
WATERLOO: THE DOWNFALL OF THE FIRST NAPOLEON by George Hooper A history of the campaign of 1815. Originally published in 1862, the author's original intention was to fill a gap with an accurate detailed account for general reading. This edition has a few additions and corrections. One chapter dealing with the politics of 1862 "having become obselete" has been omitted.1913, G Bell & Sons Ltd., , ,< B-01>,345pp, fold out maps., Faded spine.Slight splitting at hinge on front end papers. Prev.owner stamp., , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 32808-01..............................£12.00 |
HOW FAR FROM AUSTERLITZ? NAPOLEON 1805-1815 by Alistair Horne Napoleon's greatest victory and the beginning of the end. The theme of this book is that it was too complete a victory, having turned Napoleon's head and deluded him into believing that nothing could stop him. But the process had begun that resulted in the catastrophes in Russia and at Waterloo.1996, Macmillan, , 0333655494,< B-01>,429pp, maps, illustrations, bibliography, index, d/w creased. text and boards very good., , Subject... European Conflicts & The Napoleonic WarsWeb No. 26098-01..............................£8.00 |
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