Publications

 From the publishers:Geoffrey Ellis offers a synthesis of research into the aims and effects of Napoleonic rule in France and in conquered Europe. Thoroughly revised, this second edition provides much more extensive coverage of Napoleon's treatment of the annexed lands and subject states of the “Grand Empire”, as well as of military conscription and desertion, […]

Sir John Moore is perhaps best remembered by the poem by Charles Wolfe, the first line of which provides the title for this book. And yet it largely the result of his efforts that the British Light Infantry was introduced. He was also the first to hold the view that encouragement rather than flogging would […]

 From the press:Relying on new statistical and archival material, this book tells the story of the operation of the international monetary system of the mid-nineteenth century. It seeks to explain how this system was able to weather the impact of the California and Australia gold discoveries. It shows how France contributed to global financial stability […]

A short, weak, pot-boiler treatment of the First Empire period packed full of typographical errors ('8 Brumaire', for heaven's sake). You get the distinct impression that it was printed without having been properly edited.

As every schoolboy knows, Wellington won at Waterloo because the Prussians arrived in the afternoon, putting pressure on Napoleon's flank and bringing much-needed respite to the tiring allied forces under Wellington's command. Indeed, the Duke himself noted as much in his renowned Waterloo Dispatch written the morning after (Faber and Faber give the text), 'I […]

New Zealand military historian Joel Hayward makes the case for the Christian religious centrepoint to Nelson's life and career.   About the author Joel Hayward is also the author of Stopped at Stalingrad: Luftwaffe and Hitler's Defeat in the East, 1942-43 (Modern War Studies) (University Press of Kansas 1998) and Adolf Hitler and joint warfare […]

First published in 1967, this book is considered a classic discussion of Napoleon as a statesman and soldier. About the authorGeneral Sir James Marshall-Cornwall (1887-1985) served in both world wars, spoke many languages, and was president of the British Royal Geographic Society. Other titles include Grant: As Military Commander (Barnes and Noble, reprint 1996).

A biographical account of life at Head-Quarters during the Peninsular war from 1812 to its end by Francis Seymour Arpent, who was in almost daily contact with the Duke of Wellington throughout this period.  With an introduction by Ian C. Robertson.

A largely légende-noir account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the retreat from Moscow, using in addition to the usual documents, Polish and Russian sources.  About the AuthorAdam Zamoyski was born in New York, was educated at Oxford, and lives in London. Other works include: Chopin (Collins 1979) and a history of Poland.

Born in 1762, William Hargood’s naval career spanned over 30 years, as he rose from humble midshipman to become the captain of a ship at Trafalgar. He campaigned throughout the Americas, West Indies, and the Mediterranean. During his career Hargood became a close friend of Admiral Lord Nelson and shared many of his experiences.