Product Description

Few periods of history have been so prolific in great generals as the Napoleonic wars and now, for the first time ever, biographies and analyses of twelve of these outstanding military commanders have been gathered into one volume. - The only book ever to offer an in-depth survey of the greatest generals of the Napoleonic wars. - Includes some of the most colourful commanders of history, including Napoleon, Wellington, Blucher, Kutusov and Archduke Charles. - Re-assesses the abilities and achievements of the generals described. - Offers a powerful insight into the meaning of military greatness by comparing these twelve extraordinary personalities. - Contains thirty-one battle and campaign maps. - Vivid and readable text. Each chapter describes a general's life and career; analyses his strengths and weaknesses and gives a vivid account of one of his battles by way of illustration. An introduction examines the art of generalship in the Napoleonic era in order to place these generals in their context. This is a ground breaking new book on an ever-popular topic. It casts new light on a diverse range of generals whose legendary names have entranced generations of military enthusiasts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #209444 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 328 pages

About the Author
(Location: Berkhamsted, Herts) is an expert on the Napoleonic era. He is the author of many books and articles in this field.