A dictionary of Napoleon and his times

By Hubert N.B. Richardson

Book Overview

Step into the power-room of Europe when cannon and diplomacy reshaped a continent. Names. Places. Dates. Decisions. Consequences. Hubert N. B. Richardson's A Dictionary of Napoleon and His Times is a historical dictionary that brings order and clarity to the storm of Napoleon Bonaparte history, from the French Revolution reference points to the hard edges of the First French Empire. Arranged for quick consultation yet rich enough for browsing, it works as a napoleonic era encyclopedia and biographical reference guide: leaders and ministers, marshals and monarchs, treaties, institutions, campaigns, and the crucial napoleonic wars battles that decided the fate of early 19th century France and its rivals. It is equally handy for checking a date, untangling a title, or distinguishing similar names and ranks, with crisp notes that place each entry within its political, social, and military frame. For casual readers it keeps the story straight; for researchers it offers a steady student history companion. In an age of sweeping narratives, Richardson offers something rarer: a complete Napoleon reference designed to anchor memory with facts and context, and to illuminate European military history through the people and terms that shaped it across Napoleonic Europe 1800s. Its concision captures how the era was remembered and studied, making it invaluable to collectors of classic European history reference books. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353708524
• ISBN13: 9789353708528
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"