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  • Swords Around A Throne

    Napoleon's Grande Armée

    by John R. Elting ...
    This authoritative, comprehensive, and enthralling book describes and analyzes Napoleon's most powerful weapon -- the Grande Armee which at its peak numbered over a million soldiers.Elting examines every facet of this incredibly complex human machine: its organization, command system, logistics, weapons, tactics, discipline, recreation, mobile hospitals, camp followers, and more. From the army's ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD

  • The War of 1812

    by Henry Adams ...
    Thid unsurpassed work illuminates the unpopular, blunder-filled War of 1812. ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

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  • 1812

    Napoleon’s Fatal March on Moscow

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    Adam Zamoyski’s bestselling account of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia and his catastrophic retreat from Moscow, events that had a profound effect on European history.In 1812 the most powerful man in the world assembled the largest army in history and marched on Moscow with the intention of consolidating his dominion. But within months, Napoleon’s invasion of Russia – history’s first example of ... Read more

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  • The Colonial Wars, 1689–1762

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  • Waterloo

    Wellington's Victory & Napoleon's Last Campaign

    by Christopher Hibbert ...
    A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and the fateful clash of their armies in 1815 from "a remarkably good writer" ( The New York Times). It was the greatest of battles—the defining military engagement of the nineteenth century that forever ended one man's dreams of a European empire unified under his rule. This epoch-defining conflict would ultimately be remembered for the ... Read more

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  • Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2.

    by Ulysses S. Grant ...
    "Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2" is a compelling continuation of the life and experiences of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the Civil War. In this part, Grant delves into his military strategies, personal reflections, and the challenges he faced during his leadership. His candid narrative provides readers with an intimate ... Read more

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  • Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant -- Volume 1

    by Ulysses S. Grant ...
    "Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant Volume 1" is a compelling narrative that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of America's most significant military leaders and the 18th President of the United States. Written in Grant's own words, the memoir chronicles his early life, military career, and the Civil War, providing readers with a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs he faced ... Read more

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  • The Campaigns of Napoleon

    by David G. Chandler ...
    In this “engrossing,” (The New Yorker) vivid, and intensively researched volume, esteemed Napoleon scholar David Chandler outlines the military strategy that led the famous French emperor to his greatest victories—and to his ultimate downfall.Napoleonic war was nothing if not complex—an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of moves and intentions, which by themselves went a long way towards baffling and ... Read more

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  • The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving

    by Washington Irving ...
    "The Student's Life of Washington" is a captivating biography that distills the essence of George Washington's character and achievements through the lens of Washington Irving's larger work. Irving, a masterful storyteller, presents Washington not just as a historical figure but as a man of integrity, courage, and vision. The narrative explores Washington's formative years, his leadership during ... Read more

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  • Personal Memoirs Of General Ulysses S. Grant

    by Ulysses S. Grant ...
    Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States and the Union general who was imperative for the North's victory in the Civil War. His autobiography has long become legendary and can be found here in a complete edition. In 70 detailed chapters Grant tells the story of his life from his birth and boyhood to his graduation at West Point, the Mexican War, the outbreak of the rebellion ... Read more

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  • Waterloo 1815: Battle Story

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