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The French Revolution sent shock waves through Europe, as the continent's remaining monarchs tried to stamp out the tide of republicanism. France was surrounded by enemies but fought them off, largely through the achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Republic's youngest general. Within a decade he had become Consul, First Consul, and finally Emperor, creating a new dynasty and a new order in Europe. From 1803 until 1809 he seemed unbeatable, vanquishing his foes one after another. But his invasion of Russia in 1812 proved disastrous, and he soon faced a growing coalition of enemy powers. His defeat at the Battle of Waterloo marked the close of the Napoleonic Era, but not the end of the Napoleonic legend.
This marvelous, full-color book charts Napoleon's rise and fall and analyzes the weaponry and rival armies that were to transform nineteenth-century Europe. It includes over 160 superb illustrations, many of which have never previously been published, and maps that have been specially commissioned for the book.
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Wonderful book!.......2007-01-16
My son is very interested in the Napoleonic era, so I purchased this book for him. I found myself reading it first. The maps were excellent. The detailed battle sketches enabled me to understand the strategy. The text was simple and engaging. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys history, maps and battle strategy.
Beautiful Summary of the Napoleonic Period.......2005-05-01
This book provides an excellent summary of the Napoleonic period. Although not a true atlas in its own right (as there are not enough maps to justify this), the maps that are provided show the positions and movements of French and opposing forces in some key battles and campaigns. However, the book is more than just an atlas, as it brilliantly summarizes the events (both political and military) and incorporates beautiful artwork from the period. The book covers events from the French Revolution, Napoleons first campaign in Italy, the Egyptian, Austerlitz, Jena-Auerstadt, Wagram, Russian, National Liberation and Waterloo campaigns and exile. Also included is the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States, perhaps suggesting the Napoleonic wars were indeed the real 1st World War.
This is truely a beautiful book and well written, but some people may criticise it for its lack of in-depth detail. However, one feels that the book was never designed to go into minute detail, otherwise the work would be spread over many large volumes. It is a magnificent summary as an atlas, pictorial and narrative of the Napoleonic Era. Recommended reading and visual treat.
For the novice.......2004-08-16
The book is well presented and well done graphically, but suffers by trying to be too much at once. It would have been better had the author settled on one topic. The title may be a little misleading, if its an Atlas you want, then spend another $80.00 and get the Miitary History and Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars re:published by Stackpole, written by Elting et al at the US Military academy. For a surface glance and for a novice it will suffice.
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A Solid Atlas.......2002-08-23
It's unfair to judge this atlas purely in comparison to Esposito's work, for which it was not meant as a "replacement." This book is part of the larger West Point Military History Series, each work compiled and written for the series by numerous West Point authorities; Esposito was simply a West Point professor writing his own books, and not specifically for the series.
This atlas effectively accompanies the series' Wars of Napoleon, and is best used in conjunction with that text. But it can be a useful guide no matter what book you read. It is true that Esposito's work is more detailed, and that is deservedly the specialist's choice. But the more general reader should find this guide helpful and easier to follow, in addition to being considerably cheaper--a better deal all around.
Newer isn't always better.......1999-12-09
Anyone who has made use of Vincent Esposito's classic Westpoint Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars (or any of his other Atleses) is sure to be disappointed by this replacement in the Westpoint series. The maps are still the most detailed and complete collection readily available, but they offer no improvement over the Esposito edition. If anything, the addition of more, and brighter, colors simply detracts from the content.
Missing too is any narrative or descriptive text. In fairness, this book is meant to be a companion to a text, but dividing the description so completely from the maps precludes the two best aspects of the earlier works. First, this book is not at all suitable as a self-contained reference. Second, the old format of text-opposite-map forced the short, crisp narrative style that makes the more traditional West Point Atlases so appealing.
The scale of the maps chosen for this work is also unfortunate. Except for a few of the bigger and better known battles, the maps are on too large a scale to reflect the tactics, but too narrow a scale to show the grand tactics or strategy of the situation.
When I saw a paperback version of the Westpoint Atlas for under twenty dollars I bought it sight unseen. It now has the distinction of being the only book I have ever returned for a refund. The price was right but the book wasn't.
It turns out that the earlier Espositio edition is still available, and it is well worth the extra thrity or so dollars.
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- A Military Histoey and Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars
- THE best maps covering napoleonic campaigns-period
- One of the Very Best single volume references
- Good maps and absolutely partisan account
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The Campaigns of Napoleon
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*14 illustrations
* 169 full-page color maps
* 13 x 10
* Large color maps show the course of each campaign
* Complemented by a full narrative history
A superb historical atlas that is a seminal work and provides a comprehensive overview of the battles and campaigns between 1796 and 1815. The 169 maps chart the course of twelve crucial campaigns including Marengo, Austerlitz, and Borodino. It illustrates Napoleon's concept of war, his grasp of strategy, and his complete mastery of battlefield tactics.
Vincent J. Esposito was professor and head of the Department of Military Art and Engineering at West Point from 19561963. Colonel John R. Elting is the foremost expert on Napoleon's Grande Arme.
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A Military Histoey and Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars.......2007-01-12
Schnelle und gute Lieferung. Jeder Zeit wieder. Klasse Atlas über dieses Thema. Für mich gibt es nichts vergleibares!
THE best maps covering napoleonic campaigns-period.......2005-10-21
This is a great survey of Napoleon's campaigns, from 1796-1815. However, it is NOT a replacement for Chandler (and shouldn't be considered as such)--but it will prove an indispensable accessory to him (the maps in Chandler are scarce and terrible).
The chapters devoted to Egypt and Marengo are wonderful. And Esposito does a better job than Chandler covering the immediate post-Jena collapse of Prussian forces west of the Oder, the complex occupation of Poland; the confused, tentative moves leading to Eylau and Friedland are tremendously informative. Without Esposito/Elting I would not have been able to follow Chandler's account describing Napoleon's amazing baiting of the Russians away from his intended crossing place at the Berezina. Again in the 1814 fighting on French soil, Esposito/Elting provide a crucial resource to Chandler, whose account is hardly intelligible without plenty good maps of the river lines, their crossing points, and the principal towns.
The only places I can see for improvements would be for more maps covering Spain following 1810: the book follows Napoleon himself closely, leaving Spain in 1809 to prepare for the impending Austrian campaign, leaving behind a large portion of the Grande Armee fighting many tough battles against Wellington for 4 more years with no more coverage. Marmont's fighting in Dalmatia doesn't get much coverage, neither does Murat's own small campaigns following his accession to the Kingdom of Naples. Russian actions in Finland and the Balkans, as well as British naval activity in the Baltic are hardly mentioned.
If this book were ever reissued, and it should be, maps covering the Revolutionary era, between Valmy up to Hohenlinden and Second Zurich, would be very helpful, at least for some context on the other French commanders of the time.
If you want to really possess a fluency in Napoleon's campaigns, and already have Chandler, this book is your next, and probably only, step forward, before specializing into each individual campaign. It will probably be the first resource you reach for when you are researching any of the campaigns.
Elting's commentary delivered in his characteristic terse prose is quite engaging stylistically, in turns acerbic and humorous, always precise, clear and surprisingly spare. While the maps are hands down the selling point for this book, the commentary is excellent as well.
One of the Very Best single volume references.......2005-07-21
The Napoleonic Wars are far easier to understand for students, buffs, and even professional historians if they have this book at hand. The visuals provided by the numerous large maps are excellent and indispensible, regardless of any minor quibbling flaws.
The text is frankly francophile (sorry about the pun) but so what? Most works on the Napoleonic period come down on one side or the other. Meanwhile, the late Col. Elting's writing is concise, colorful, and descriptive. His prose was always full of wit, energy, humor, and humanity. The francophilia and vibrant writing are also apparent in the very nice annotated bibliography at the end of the book. The thing to remember is that Elting's pro-Napoleon, francophile notions informed his opinions, but did not distort or cloud his research or judgement. If forced to choose between recommending this book or the classic by Chandler, I would have to recommend this one -- although if you get both you can't go wrong. For more detailed praise and discussion of controvery surrounding this book, see the very good Kiley reviews here.
Good maps and absolutely partisan account.......2005-03-11
I agree with the other reviewers on the excellence of the maps and the thorough knowledge of the authors. However, I am amazed that nobody seems to notice the absolutely partial view of the facts that is obvious in every page of this book. Say general A advances his infantry and dislodges general B from his position. First possibility: 'The regiments of A were roughly handled by the division of B. Later B decided to retreat to a better position, which he did in a perfect order'. Possibility two: 'The regiments of A advanced in an irresistible charge, sweeping the troops of B from the field'. The difference? in the first case, A is an Austrian, Russian or Prussian general, while B is French. Of course, the opposite happens in the second case. After the tremendous defeat of Leipzig, the authors manage to return Napoleon to France a victor, because he dispersed the small army of Wrede when retiring. The tactics of the Allies are systematically presented as blundering and incoherent, while Napoleon, even at his worst moments, can do no wrong. When reading the campaign of France it seems miraculous that Napoleon was defeated, after what seems an interrupted series of victories. The allies tactic of exhausting Napoleon by a series of forced marches from one enemy to the other is never mentioned: the final reason of his defeat, of course, is Marmont's treason. After all, Napoleon said so himself. The final straw in the sorrow of the authors after Waterloo is that the French people soon lamented not to have resisted more. This is a pure invention. Surely the authors deserve the Legion d'Honneur from their efforts.
Must have book in any Napoleonic library.......2004-01-10
Probably one of the easiest to read books on Napoleonic campaigns, its also one of the easiest to understand the campaigns as well. Unlike one of the earlier reviewers, I don't think this book is superior to David Chandler's Campaigns of Napoleon which is still the standard work but this book might proves to be a great supplement. John Elting's writing flow very nicely and he says a lot in a limited space. His opinions are always reflective of the true measure of the situation and he make difficult scenes easy. This book must be a standard issue in anyone's Napoleonic library.
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The French Revolution sent shockwaves through Europe, as the continent’s monarchs tried to stamp out the tide of republicanism. France was surrounded by enemies but fought them off, largely through the achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Republic’s youngest general. Within a decade he had become Consul, First Consul, and finally Emperor, creating a new dynasty and a new order in Europe. From 1803 until 1809 he seemed unbeatable, vanquishing his foes one after another, but his invasion of Russia in 1812 proved disastrous and he faced a growing coalition of enemy powers. His defeat at the Battle of Waterloo marked the close of the Napoleonic era, but not the end of the Napoleonic legend. This book charts Napoleon’s rise and fall and analyses the weaponry and rival armies that were to transform 19th Century Europe.
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Great Reference!.......2006-08-31
This books provides an excellent overview of the Napoleonic Era. It greatly helps readers understand the reasons way various campaigns were fought, their course and the battles involved, and their aftermaths. I strongly recommend this reference to anyone interested in the age of Napoleon, especially novices with little background in the Era.
I am a military history buff. I've always been interested in the Napoleonic Era, but I've had a hard time getting into it. The age has always seemed so confusing with the massive numbers of nations involved and the constantly switching alliances. This book has been a god-send. It clearly and concisely describes the course of all of the major campaigns of this period (1789-1815) and backs up the descriptions with numerous, colorful maps. In just a few nights this book has been able to help me feel competent about the course of the Napoleonic Wars. Readers familiar with the period will not gain as much from it as newcomers, but it should still be a handy desk reference.
A beautiful and exciting presentation of Napoleon's life.......2005-04-10
Historical Atlas Of The Napoleonic Era is a beautiful and exciting presentation of French conqueror Napoleon's life, ambitions, battles, military genius, and legacy. Full-color maps, artworks and illustrations on every page add a visceral touch to descriptions of battles, Napoleon's tactics, and also his most costly mistakes. Though Napoleon's warfare spread misery to many, his dream of a unified Europe persisted long after his passing and is realized today, at least in part, by an increasingly synchronized Europe and the introduction of a single European currency. Historical Atlas Of The Napoleonic Era is an exciting and detailed chronicle of a turbulent era in European history, and a welcome addition to personal and library history collections.
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Atlas for the Wars of Napoleon.......2007-01-12
Schnelle und gute Lieferung. Jeder Zeit wieder. Über dieses Thema gibt es nichts besseres!
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Detailed maps of Napoleon's campaigns and battles - virtually no text other than Foreword
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Military History and Atlas of Napoleonic Wars
Vincent J. Esposito , and
John Robert Elting
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Unique.......2005-12-25
There is no other book like this available to the public.
By all accounts, a reasonably accurate account of the Napoleonic wars, except accompanied by an extensive set of maps that I have never seen elsewhere.
If your serious about military or Napoleonic history, try to get a copy of this atlas.
A must for all serious military history enthusiasts!.......1996-08-07
This book is the definitive reference for those interested in military history.
This book provides clear and concise information about the Napoleonic Wars.
The book is filled with detailed maps shwoing each stage of the varius battles.
General Esposito is one of the premier authors on military history.
It is no wonder why his books are the staple for West Point.
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with the Civil War, American Wars and World Wars.
These are a must for all serious military history enthusiasts!
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Broad in scope and integrative in perspective, this anthology offers a brief, balanced collection of challenging, but accessible, primary materials that cover World History since the 1500s. Organized chronologically, drawn from a variety of genres, and focused on global themes, the selections are genuinely representative of diverse civilizations at different points of their development. This wide-ranging and world focus features selections from anthropology; comparative literature; drama; economics; geography; law; philosophy; political theory; poetry; religion; science; and sociology. It looks at early modern political economy; nationalism; romanticism; racism; World War I diplomacy; patterns of genocide; and much more. For individuals embarking upon a critical and analytical journey through the history of the world.
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This updated version of the best-selling Knowledge-Based Systems for Engineers and Scientists (CRC Press, 1993) embraces both the explicit knowledge-based models retained from the first edition and the implicit numerical models represented by neural networks and optimization algorithms. The title change to Intelligent Systems for Engineers and Scientists reflects its broader scope, incorporating knowledge-based systems, computational intelligence, and their hybrids. Clear and concise, the book shows the issues encountered in the development of applied systems and describes a wide range of intelligent systems techniques. The author describes each technique at the level of detail required to develop intelligent systems for real applications. Whether you are building intelligent systems or you simply want to know more about them, Intelligent Systems for Engineers and Scientists provides you with a detailed, up-to-date, and practical guide to solving real problems in science and engineering. This indispensable book provides everything in one volume: BREADTH - from knowledge-based systems to computational intelligence DEPTH - from introductory concepts to advanced specialist techniques SCOPE - from principles to practicalities
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A good overview for jump-starting problem-oriented AI projects.......2007-05-14
This book provides a remarkably broad view of various AI approaches in practice and their targeted problems. All the math and examples are very short and incomplete but it's obvious that details is not the goal of this book. This book is particularly good to consult when one is trying to pick up the right technologies for her problem. Once she gets the big picture, she can follow the numerous futher readings in each field which are specified after each chapter to deepen the understanding and make the execution of the project concrete.
the title says it all.......2004-10-20
"Intelligent Systems for Engineers and Scientists" is an absolute must for anyone that has to learn about such systems for practical problem solving.
It gives a quick overview of many of the issues that you might stumble upon and supplies the most common solutions to those issues. I found it extremely valuable for its scope. What it lacks in depth you can find online after reading the book cover-to-cover.
Highly recommended.......2001-04-11
Covers every major technique in artificial intelligence in a clear and practical style. Highly recommended.
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