Toulon 1793 : Napoleon's first great victory
Forczyk, Robert2005
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Forczyk describes the eventual French victory at Toulon in 1793 which saved the Revolution and promoted the young Napoleon Bonaparte, beginning his meteoric rise to power and catalyzing the effect on Europe during the rest of the 19th century. In August 1793 Republican France teetered on the brink of collapse. On every front her enemies' armies swept forwards across her borders - the very survival of the Revolution itself was at stake. In Toulon, the strategically vital home port of France's Mediterranean fleet, a coup had overthrown the Republican government and handed over the city to the blockading British navy. In this, perhaps her darkest hour, France's saviour was at hand in the shape of a Captain of Artillery whose name all Europe would soon know - Napoleon Bonaparte. This title describes the Republican victory at Toulon that not only saved the Revolution but also saw the young Napoleon Bonaparte begin his meteoric rise to power.
Main title:
Toulon 1793 : Napoleon's first great victory / Robert Forczyk ; illustrated by Adam Hook.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey, 2005.
Collation:
96 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (chiefly col.), ports. ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Campaign (Osprey Publishing) ; 153.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction/Chronology/Opposing plans/Opposing leaders/Opposing armies/The siege of Toulon/Aftermath/The battlefield today/Bibliography/Index
ISBN:
9781841769196 (pbk)
Dewey class:
944.044
Language:
English
Subject:
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821HistoryEuropean historyHistoryWarfare & defenceMilitary historyBattles & campaigns18th century, c 1700 to c 1799General & world historyRevolutions, uprisings, rebellionsSpecific wars & campaignsEuropeFrance19th century, c 1800 to c 1899Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850Toulon (France) -- History -- Siege, 1793
BRN:
1294524
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