The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon - Softcover

Rothenberg, Gunther

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862273812 ISBN 13: 9781862273818

Publisher: Spellmount Publishers Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

This book stands out amongst the multitude of books on warfare in the Napoleonic period as it concentrates on the techniques and conditions of warfare at the fighting level rather than strategic interpretation or analysis of the major commanders. As Napoleon himself once said: ‘There are many good generals but they see too many things at once.’ Professor Rothenberg’s erudite study allows both the historian and the general reader to see the wood for the trees, answering the central question: ‘What was Napoleonic warfare like in practice?’

Complete with numerous maps and explanatory diagrams, The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon surveys the armies of Napoleon and his opponents and places these in the context of the French Revolutionary Armies and their new methods of waging war. Professor Rothenberg gives a thorough and accurate portrait of ‘the soldier’s trade’, detailing the arms, equipment and tactics that shaped the experiences of infantry, cavalry and artillery soldiers in the Napoleonic period. 

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Some 12 years ago it was estimated that well over 300,000 works existed on this period and since then several thousand more have appeared. Therefore, it might be reasonably argued that there is little room for another volume. Nonetheless, this vast outpouring of literature has usually dealt with major leaders, specific battles or campaigns, and with certain branches of the service. Moreover, at least in English, the literature tends to concentrate primarily on the French or British armies. There appears to be a lack of works combining a description of the major changes and trends in the art of war, especially at the cutting edge of events, with a discussion of the French military establishment and the armies of the major opponents, British as well as continental. And while this book is only a brief survey, I do believe that it may serve as a contribution towards filling this gap in our historical knowledge of military institutions and fighting men.

About this edition

• Publisher: Spellmount Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1862273812
• ISBN 13: 9781862273818
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304