French Revolutionary Infantry 1789 - 1802 - Couverture souple

Crowdy, Terry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1841766607 ISBN 13 : 9781841766607

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

French Revolutionary Infantry 1789-98 The origins of Napoleon's world-beating army lay in that of the French Revolution. This title provides a detailed explanation of how Napoleon's army was 'invented'. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The years immediately following the French Revolution of 1789 saw an extraordinary transformation of the French army. From a distrusted instrument of the feudal power of the king and nobility, it became the symbol of liberty and citizenship. The transition was complex and painful, as the remnants of the old professional army were joined by a flood of civilian volunteers and conscripts, of whom even the best were short of everything except republican fervour. This book describes the stages of the rebirth that produced an army capable of beating off half the monarchies of Europe, thus laying the foundations for Napoleon's unique victories ten years later.

Biographie de l'auteur

Terry Crowdy was born in London in 1970. Initially a re-enactor, his interest in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars led to writing for specialist magazines. Having assisted with Campaign 70: ‘Marengo 1800’, his first Osprey title was Warrior 57: ‘French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-1815’. In addition to preparing new projects for Osprey, he is researching espionage during the Marengo campaign, and a history of the 'Incomparable' 9e Légère.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841766607
• ISBN 13: 9781841766607
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Illustrateur: Courcelle Patrice