Armies of Revolutionary Europe 1815-70 (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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In this beautiful volume, Gabriele Esposito offers a thoroughly researched overview of the revolutionary military forces that operated in France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg during the years 1815-1870. This tumultuous period was characterized by the birth of several new nations - like Belgium - and saw the outbreak of numerous military conflicts that changed the destiny of the European continent forever. After the glorious and chaotic years of the Napoleonic Wars, strong nationalistic feelings came to dominate the political life of Europe and led to the beginning of a new phase in the history of the world that culminated with the 'Springtime of the Peoples' of 1848. The author provides a complete analysis of the revolutionary military forces active in each country, discussed their history, organization, uniforms and weapons. Illustrated by over 100 full colour illustrations, it is a visual feast as well as an excellent work of reference for any reader with an interest in pivotal historical events like the French revolutions of the nineteenth century or the Belgian Revolution.