Napoleonic Wars, series of wars between Napoleonic France and other European powers that produced a brief French hegemony over most of Europe. Along with the French Revolutionary wars, the Napoleonic Wars constitute a 23-year period of recurrent conflict that ended with the Battle of Waterloo.
Vanity Fair is "a novel without a hero", set during the Napoleonic wars. It was originally published as a 19-volume serial...
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Napoleão nasceu como Napoleone di Buonaparte numa família de origem italiana. Napoleão nasceu na localidade de Ajaccio, na ilha de Córsega. Até um ano antes do seu nascimento, a Córsega era controlada pelos italianos. Napoleão foi por duas vezes imperador da França: entre 1804 e 1814. Voltou a ocupar o cargo de 20 de março a 20 de junho de 1815, quando perdeu definitivamente a coroa francesa. Na Campanha da Rússia – a invasão francesa do território russo – foram utilizados cerca de meio milhão de combatentes. Só a batalha de Borodino envolveu mais de 250 mil soldados. Napoleão, no entanto, voltou para Paris derrotado não só pelas tropas russas, mas pelo mais temido dos inimigos: o inverno. A Campanha da Rússia é até hoje chamado pelos russos de Grande Guerra Patriótica de 1812. A mais famosa batalha das chamadas Guerras Napoleônicas foi a de Waterloo. Localizado no que hoje é a Bélgica, o município de Waterloo é parte de uma região conhecida como Valônia. Na Batalha de Waterloo, as forças napoleônicas enfrentaram o exército aliado formado por britânicos, holandeses, belgas e prussianos. Comandados pelo… CONTINUE A LEITURA Relacionado
With a laurel crown upon his head and the Grande Armee at his command, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, led his sovereign proto-nation down a path diverging from the Republican principles it fought so long to uphold, espousing devotion to the spirit of the revolution under autocratic rule - his rule.
About the Book On War is a book on war and military strategy by Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz It is one of the most important treatises on political-military analysis and strategy ever written... Book Synopsis On War (German: Vom Kriege) is a book on war and military strategy by Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz, written mostly after the Napoleonic wars, between 1816 and 1830, and published posthumously by his wife Marie von Brühl in 1832. It is one of the most important treatises on political-military analysis and strategy ever written, and remains both controversial and influential on strategic thinking.On War is an unfinished work. Clausewitz had set about revising his accumulated manuscripts in 1827, but did not live to finish the task. His wife edited his collected works and published them between 1832 and 1835.His ten-volume collected works contain most of his larger historical and theoretical writings, though not his shorter articles and papers or his extensive correspondence with important political, military, intellectual and cultural leaders in the Prussian state.General Carl von Clausewitz was among those intrigued by the manner in which the leaders of the French Revolution, especially Napoleon, changed the conduct of war through their ability to motivate the populace and gain access to the full resources of the state, thus unleashing war on a greater scale than had previously been seen in Europe. Clausewitz believed that moral forces in battle had a big influence on its outcome. Clausewitz was well educated and had strong interests in art, history, science, and education. He was a professional soldier who spent a considerable part of his life fighting against Napoleon. He had experienced the French Revolutionary Army's (1792-1802) zeal versus the old order's compulsive recruitment armies. The insights he gained from his political and military experiences, combined with a solid grasp of European history, provided the basis for his work.A wealth of historical examples is used to illustrate its various ideas. Napoleon and Frederick the Great figure prominently for having made very efficient use of the terrain, movement and the forces at their disposal. Review Quotes Review by John: "This is not an easy read, but it is a rewarding one. Clausewitz's analysis of war is as relevant today as it was when he wrote it, and his theories and observations are applicable to much more than just military conflict. The translation is excellent, and the notes and commentary are helpful in understanding the text. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in military history or strategy."Review by Sarah: "On War is a complex exploration of the philosophy and nature of war. It's not a book for the faint-hearted, but if you're willing to put in the effort, it's incredibly rewarding. Clausewitz's insights into the 'fog of war' and the interplay between politics and warfare are as relevant today as they were in the 19th century. This is a must-read for anyone interested in military strategy or political science."Review by Alex: "Clausewitz's On War is a timeless classic that remains a cornerstone of military strategy. It's dense and challenging, but ultimately rewarding. The book's central theme, that war is an extension of political intercourse, is a powerful and enduring idea. Despite being written in the early 19th century, its concepts and ideas are still applicable in the 21st century. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nature and theory of war."
Beautiful French language children's book. Classic vintage book beautifully illustrated Editions Berger-Levrault, 1949 Illustrated tan paper boards and spine with soldier writing on drum top; 18x24.5cm; 78 pages. 1946. /Jacques Touchet, illustrator. CONDITION: Very Good; extremities bumped, paper gently darkening; ow very nice; trés bon etat. Children's foreign language. French hardback. The simple adventures of a drummer boy who participated in the Napoleonic wars. He chose to become a drum major rather than an officer and retired a happy man. With coloured pictures of soldiers, horses, music, and battles. Condition as photographed spine cover missing but original binding still holding.
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