The first total war : Napoleon's Europe and the birth of modern warfare
Bell, David Avrom 1952-2007
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The twentieth century is usually seen as 'the century of total war.' But as the historian David Bell argues in this work, the phenomenon actually began much earlier, in the era of muskets, cannons, and sailing ships - in the age of Napoleon.
Main title:
The first total war : Napoleon's Europe and the birth of modern warfare / by David A. Bell
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Imprint:
London Bloomsbury 2007
Collation:
420 p. illustrations maps
Contents:
Officers, gentlemen, and poets -- Conscience, commerce, and history -- Declaring peace; declaring war -- The last crusade -- The exterminating angels -- The lure of the eagle -- Days of glory -- War's red altar.
ISBN:
9780747577195 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.27 FIR
Local class:
940.27
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
106855
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 940.27 FIR | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 940.27 FIR | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 940.27 FIR | Available |