Napoleonic Books (1 Viewer)

[BHogan]

Has anybody read any good books on the Napoleonic Wars recently? I am looking for some suggestions for my summer reading ^&grin
Brendan

 

[Carnahan]

I'm making my way through "The Napoleonic Wars: an Illustrated History 1792-1815" by Michael Glover. It's a good general overview, although a little light on maps and diagrams. It is an older book, but you can probably find it fairly cheap online. I have heard the Historical Atlas of the Napoleonic Era by Konstam is good as well.

 

[Grognard]

I recommend The Age of Napoléon by J. Christopher Herold and Napoléon on the Art of War by Jay Luvaas. I have other great books on Napoléon but they are in French :wink2:

On the novel front: Napoléon's Pyramids series by William Dietrich. Very entertaining! Happy reading!

 

[Gebhard]

For some lite Summer reading I would say " The Battle " by Patrick Rambaud . Its a Novel , which are not normally my thing but i recently re-read it and enjoyed it the second time as well . He did his homework for sure and really brings some of the characters to life . Worth a look .. Oh its focuss is the battle of Essling, very well done IMO .. Regards Gebhar

 

[BHogan]

Thanks for the suggestions guys I ordered all of these off Amazon this afternoon.
Brendan

 

[larso]

The Armies of Wellington by Philip J. Haythornthwaite has heaps of great stories about British soldiers in the Napoleonic campaigns. It also covers army organisation and a heap of other very interesting stuff.