The History of Napoleonic Wars (eBook, ePUB) - Hazen, Charles Downer
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The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. It produced a brief period of French domination over most of continental Europe. The wars stemmed from the unresolved disputes associated with the French Revolution and its resultant conflict. The wars are often categorised into five conflicts, each termed after the coalition that fought Napoleon: the Third Coalition (1805), the Fourth (1806–07), the Fifth (1809), the Sixth (1813–14), and the…mehr

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The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. It produced a brief period of French domination over most of continental Europe. The wars stemmed from the unresolved disputes associated with the French Revolution and its resultant conflict. The wars are often categorised into five conflicts, each termed after the coalition that fought Napoleon: the Third Coalition (1805), the Fourth (1806–07), the Fifth (1809), the Sixth (1813–14), and the Seventh (1815). Contents: The Directory The Consulate The Early Years of the Empire The Empire at Its Height The Decline and Fall of Napoleon
Autorenporträt
Charles Downer Hazen (1868-1941) was a distinguished American historian, educator, and an expert on European history, particularly renowned for his scholarly works on the Napoleonic era and French history. His pedagogical career was predominantly associated with Smith College, where he served as a professor from 1905 until his retirement. Hazen's legacy is cemented by his methodical examinations of the political and military landscapes of Europe during the 19th century, encapsulated in his work 'The History of Napoleonic Wars' which provided an intricate and detailed account of the complex events and figures that shaped this turbulent period. His adeptness at narrating history was complemented by a lucid prose style that rendered his texts both accessible to the general reader and valuable to the academic community. A testament to his literature prowess, Hazen's writings have been lauded for their comprehensive research and engaging narratives, making significant contributions to the historical discourse on the Napoleonic era. His scholarship continues to be referenced by historians and remains a crucial resource for those studying early modern European history.