The French Revolutionary Wars

by Fremont-Barnes and Gregory Fremont-Barnes

Europe's great powers formed two powerful coalitions against France, yet force of numbers, superior leadership and the patriotic fervor of France's citizen-soldiers not only defeated each in turn, but closed the era of small, professional armies fighting for limited political objectives. This period produced commanders such as Napoleon and Nelson, whose names remain a by-word for excellence to this day. From Italy to Egypt Napoleon demonstrated...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579583652
• ISBN13: 9781579583651
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 96 Pages