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  • Napoleonic Wars in History & Memories

    Histories of Campaigns and Battles (Including Biographies, Letters and Memoirs of the Leading Commanders)

    Discover the truth behind the myth, learn about the real people behind legendary names. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period that changed the course of history. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and at the same time eventually determined his ... Read more

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  • Napoleon vs. Great Britain – History of the Conflict

    Including Biographies & Memoirs of the Leading Commanders as well as Autobiographies of Regular Soldiers

    Between 1793 and 1815, Great Britain was the most constant of France's enemies. Through its command of the sea and active military intervention in the Peninsular War, Britain played the central role in Napoleon's downfall, even as all other major powers switched back and forth. This unique collection sheds the light on this historical conflict which changed the course of history and includes ... Read more

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  • Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade

    Unveiling the Life of a Rifleman: A Soldier's Journey Through 19th Century Warfare

    In "Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade," William Surtees presents a vivid and engaging chronicle of his military experiences, resonating with keen observations and a sardonic humor that reflects both the camaraderie and chaos of a soldier's life. The narrative is framed within the historical context of the early to mid-19th century, during which the Rifle Brigade participated in numerous ... Read more

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  • Twenty-Five years in the Rifle Brigade

    A thoughtful account from the ranks of the Rifle Brigade, by a former enlisted man who raised himself to the rank of quarter-master and served throughout the Peninsular War and the expedition to America which met with a disastrous end at New Orleans. Surtees' account of his service with the famed 95th rifles is littered with vivid descriptions of the battles and actions that he was engaged ... Read more

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  • The Bloody Reign of Napoleon

    History of the Napoleonic Wars (Including Biographies of Napoleon, Collected Works of Napoleon, Memoirs of Leading Commanders and Soldiers)

    E-artnow presents this unique collection dedicated to the infamous era of Napoleonic Wars, the short but momentous period that changed the course of history forever and forged the legend that is Napoleon. This collection includes: Historical Works: The History of Napoleonic Wars (Charles Downer Hazen) The Campaign of 1812 (Carl Von Clausewitz) History of the Expedition to Russia (Comte de Philippe ... Read more

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  • The Rise and Fall of Napoleon

    The Essential Historical Works on Napoleonic Wars, Biographies of Commanders, Memoirs of Soldiers

    Discover the truth behind the stories of legend. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period of Napoleonic Wars. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and eventually determined his downfall. The collection includes memoirs of ordinary soldiers, as well ... Read more

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    An eyewitness in action at the Battle of Waterloo

    Series series MILITARY MEMOIRS
    'In a later age he would have become a successful war correspondent ... We have no more human account of the Peninsular War from a participant in all its battles. Vivid images - of people, landscapes, events - flows from his pen ... One of military history's great originals' John Keegan, DAILY TELEGRAPHThese letters, in the form of a frank and amusing diary, were written by a private in Wellington ... Read more

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  • Gibraltar

    In "Gibraltar," Henry M. Field presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the historical significance and geopolitical complexities of the iconic Rock of Gibraltar. With a literary style that fuses vivid descriptions with scholarly research, Field invites readers to explore not just the physical landscape but also the cultural and strategic implications of this unique locale. The book ... Read more

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  • The Book of War

    25 Centuries of Great War Writing

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    Acclaimed military historian John Keegan’s anthology of war writing from 25 centuries of battleIn The Book of War, John Keegan marshals a formidable host of war writings to chronicle the evolution of Western warfare through the voice of the most eloquent participants—from Thucydides’ classic account of ancient Greek phalanx warfare to a blow-by-blow description of ground fighting against the Iraqi ... Read more

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  • A British Rifle Man

    "A British Rifleman" by George Simmons is a compelling memoir that offers a vivid account of a soldier's experiences during the Napoleonic Wars. Simmons, a rifleman in the British Army, provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the life of a soldier, detailing the rigors of military training, the camaraderie among troops, and the harsh realities of battle. His narrative is rich with personal ... Read more

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  • Waterloo

    Wellington's Victory & Napoleon's Last Campaign

    A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and the fateful clash of their armies in 1815 from "a remarkably good writer" ( The New York Times). It was the greatest of battles—the defining military engagement of the nineteenth century that forever ended one man's dreams of a European empire unified under his rule. This epoch-defining conflict would ultimately be remembered for the ... Read more

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