Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars : A Political, Social, and Military History [3 Volumes] by Gregory Fremont-Barnes (2006, Hardcover)

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PublisherABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-101851096469
ISBN-139781851096466
eBay Product ID (ePID)50483796

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1560 Pages
Publication NameEncyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars : A Political, Social, and Military History [3 Volumes]
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMilitary / Napoleonic Wars, Europe / France, Military / General
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
AuthorGregory Fremont-Barnes
Subject AreaHistory
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height3.8 in
Item Weight149.3 Oz
Item Length11.5 in
Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2006-019409
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"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, "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, "The book is appropriate for larger public and academic libraries, as well as for larger secondary school libraries." - Napoleon Series Reviews, "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, "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
Number of Volumes3 vols.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal944.0403
SynopsisIn 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., 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberDC220.E53 2006
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