The Napoleonic Wars 1803-1815

Known collectively as the 'Great War', for over a decade the Napoleonic Wars engulfed not only a whole continent but also the overseas possessions of the leading European states.

About the author

David Gates was Deputy Director and Senior Fellow of the Centre for Defence and International Security Studies. He is the author of The Spanish Ulcer, and lives in Lancashire.

Summary

Known collectively as the 'Great War', for over a decade the Napoleonic Wars engulfed not only a whole continent but also the overseas possessions of the leading European states.

Foreword

An authoritative and comprehensive history of a perennially interesting subject.

Product details

• Authors: David Gates, Dr David Gates
• Publisher: Random House Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.02.2003
• EAN: 9780712607193
• ISBN: 978-0-7126-0719-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 234 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 409 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Europe, HISTORY / Modern / General, HISTORY / Military / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, c 1500 onwards to present day, Warfare and defence, Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850, napoleon; napoleonic wars; the great war