1st Edition

The Napoleonic Wars The Empires Fight Back 1808-1812

By Todd Fisher Copyright 2001
96 Pages
by Routledge

96 Pages
by Routledge

In 1808 Napoleon dominated Europe, but the peace was not to survive for long. Todd Fisher continues his detailed account of the Napoleonic Wars with Austria's attack against Napoleon in 1809. Despite being defeated at Aspern-Essling, Napoleon rallied his forces and emerged triumphant at Wagram. With glorious victory behind him Napoleon now turned his attention to Russia and invaded in 1812. Yet... Read more
Introduction; Chapter 1 Chronology; Chapter 2 Background to war; Chapter 3 Warring sides; Chapter 4 The fighting; Chapter 5 Portrait of a soldier; Chapter 6 The world around war; Chapter 7 Portrait of a civilian; Chapter 8 How the period ended; Chapter 9 Conclusion and consequences;

Biography

Authored by Fisher, Todd

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