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The First Total War: Napoleon'S Europe And The Birth Of Warfare As We Know It
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A Mesmerizing Account That Illuminates Not Just The Napoleonic Wars But All Of Modern History . . . It Reads Like A Novel (Lynn Hunt, Eugen Weber Professor Of Modern European History, Ucla).The Twentieth Century Is Usually Seen As The Century Of Total War. But As The Historian David Bell Argues In This Landmark Work, The Phenomenon Actually Began Much Earlier, In The Era Of Muskets, Cannons, And Sailing Shipsin The Age Of Napoleon.In A Sweeping, Evocative Narrative, Bell Takes Us From Campaigns Of Extermination In The Bloodsoaked Fields Of Western France To Savage Street Fighting In Ruined Spanish Cities To Central European Battlefields Where Tens Of Thousands Died In A Single Day. Between 1792 And 1815, Europe Plunged Into An Abyss Of Destruction.It Was During This Time, Bell Argues, That Our Modern Attitudes Toward War Were Born. Ever Since, The Dream Of Perpetual Peace And The Nightmare Of Total War Have Been Bound Tightly Together In The Western Worldright Down To The Present Day, In Which The Hopes For An End To History After The Cold War Quickly Gave Way To Renewed Fears Of Fullscale Slaughter.With A Historians Keen Insight And A Journalists Flair For Detail, Bell Exposes The Surprising Parallels Between Napoleons Day And Our Ownincluding The Way That Ambitious Wars Of Liberation, Such As The One In Iraq, Can Degenerate Into A Gruesome Guerrilla Conflict. The Result Is A Book That Is As Timely And Important As It Is Unforgettable.Thoughtful And Original . . . Bell Has Mapped What Is A Virtually New Field Of Inquiry: The Culture Of War.Steven L. Kaplan, Goldwin Smith Professor Of European History, Cornell University
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The First Total War'? A: The main theme of 'The First Total War' is the exploration of how the Napoleonic Wars laid the groundwork for modern warfare, highlighting the shift in attitudes towards war that began during this era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The First Total War' is David A. Bell, a historian known for his insights into European history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The First Total War'? A: The book was published on January 16, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does 'The First Total War' have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The First Total War' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The First Total War' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The First Total War' is suitable for academic study due to its detailed analysis and scholarly perspective on the Napoleonic Wars and their implications.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of 'The First Total War'? A: Readers can expect a narrative that combines the detail of journalistic writing with the analytical insight of historical scholarship, making it both engaging and informative.
- Q: Are there any specific historical events covered in the book? A: Yes, the book covers significant events from the Napoleonic Wars, including campaigns in France, Spain, and central Europe, illustrating the brutal realities of warfare.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The First Total War'? A: The title signifies the transition to modern warfare characterized by total mobilization and destruction, suggesting that the Napoleonic Wars were a precursor to the total wars of the twentieth century.
- Q: Is this book a reprint or a new edition? A: This version of 'The First Total War' is a reprint of the original edition.