Napoleonic Wars

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Napoleon's Wars: An International History, 1803-1815 (Allen Lane History)
1.  Napoleon's Wars: An International History, 1803-1815 (Allen Lane History) by Charles Esdaile
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  "A page turning account of the military ups and downs of a flawed genius"
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The Battle: A New History of the Battle of Waterloo
2.  The Battle: A New History of the Battle of Waterloo by Alessandro Barbero
The list author says:
  "a Comprehensive account of the battle ,covering all the armies and details"
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

The War of Wars: The Great European Conflict, 1793-1815
3.  The War of Wars: The Great European Conflict, 1793-1815 by Robert Harvey
The list author says:
  "An ambitious account ,well worth the read ,covers everything"
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Wellington and Napoleon: Clash of Arms (Pen & Sword Military Classics)
4.  Wellington and Napoleon: Clash of Arms (Pen & Sword Military Classics) by Robin Neillands
The list author says:
  "A Gem, So well written."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Year of Liberty: History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798
5.  The Year of Liberty: History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798 by Thomas Pakenham
The list author says:
  "A prequel really,strictly speaking a sideshow but a very balanced and human account of the Irish rebellion inspired by revolutionary France, and an account of their "Invasion" of Ireland"
£11.19   Used & New from: £0.01
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The Exploits and Adventures of Brigadier Gerard (Pocket Penguin Classics)
6.  The Exploits and Adventures of Brigadier Gerard (Pocket Penguin Classics) by Arthur Conan Doyle
The list author says:
  "Conan Doyle's Character mixes Pathos with humour,A great "Boys own read" as well as a rip roaring  introduction to the Napoleonic wars"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Charles O'Malley: The Irish Dragoon
7.  Charles O'Malley: The Irish Dragoon by Charles James Lever
The list author says:
  "A classic ,featuring a host of amusing and memorable characters"
£21.95   Used & New from: £21.46

1812: Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow
8.  1812: Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow by Adam Zamoyski
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  "A harrowing account of Napoleon and his men's tragic retreat from Russia"
£7.69   Used & New from: £1.43
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Napoleon and His Marshals (Lost Treasures)
9.  Napoleon and His Marshals (Lost Treasures) by A.G. Macdonell
The list author says:
  "A view of the men from ordinary backgrounds who came to be masters of Europe's battlefields,written with humour ,and touched with poignancy"
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Marching with Wellington: With the Enniskillings Through the Peninsula to Waterloo
10.  Marching with Wellington: With the Enniskillings Through the Peninsula to Waterloo by Martin Cassidy
The list author says:
  "Mostly extracts from an officers diary,informative,sometimes tedious,but when the author describes the regiments stand at Waterloo it is worth the read."
£16.96   Used & New from: £5.29

Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814
11.  Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814 by William Grattan
The list author says:
  "Grattan is a fine writer, he describes the horror of war with compassion and humour,if there is a better first hand account of Napoleonic warfare,let me know."
£15.29   Used & New from: £4.50

The March of the Twenty-six (Pen & Sword Military Classics)
12.  The March of the Twenty-six (Pen & Sword Military Classics) by R. F. Delderfield
The list author says:
  "I thought  MacDonells book couldn't be better until I read this,so good I Didn't want it to end,Inspiring,some of the Marshals exploits moved me to tears.They don't make men like this anymore."
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The First Total War: Napoleon's Europe and the Birth of Modern Warfare
13.  The First Total War: Napoleon's Europe and the Birth of Modern Warfare by David A. Bell
The list author says:
  "Not an analysis of Napoleons campaigns,but a look at the cultural and social events leading up to and through the revolutionary and Napoleonic wars,with well balanced argument"
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.27
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Seven Men of Gascony (Military Fiction Classics)
14.  Seven Men of Gascony (Military Fiction Classics) by Ronald Frederick Delderfield
The list author says:
  "A novel of camaraderie,a cross between the magnificent seven,Sharpe and The Shawshank Redemption."
£15.26   Used & New from: £3.82
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Napoleon's Marshals
15.  Napoleon's Marshals by David Chandler
The list author says:
  "More scholarly than than MacDonnells and Delderfields studies,but none the  worse for that,each chapter is devoted to one Marshal and written by a different historian."
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Napoleon's Cavalry and Its Leaders
16.  Napoleon's Cavalry and Its Leaders by David Johnson
The list author says:
  "Entertaining and well written,charts the exploits of the French cavalry from the revolutionary wars to the battle of Waterloo."
£12.74   Used & New from: £1.36

Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Gamble (Making History)
17.  Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Gamble (Making History) by Andrew Roberts
The list author says:
  "succient  introduction to one of Europe's most famous battles"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Waterloo Companion: The Complete Guide to History's Most Famous Land Battle
18.  The Waterloo Companion: The Complete Guide to History's Most Famous Land Battle by Mark Adkin
The list author says:
  "The Daddy,the Bible of the battle,also details weapons and tactics in use for the whole Napoleonic wars.A real labor of Love!"
£29.25   Used & New from: £26.43
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

100 Days: Napoleon's Road to Waterloo
19.  100 Days: Napoleon's Road to Waterloo by Alan Schom
The list author says:
  "An Interesting account of Napoleons return from Elba right up to Waterloo.All the major players are here,and although Schom seems to respect Napoleons genius he doesn't shy away from criticizing him."
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Napoleon and Wellington: The Long Duel
20.  Napoleon and Wellington: The Long Duel by Andrew Roberts
The list author says:
  "You might not agree with his views or politics,but you can,t argue with his prose,written with balanced wit and sometimes humour."
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Napoleons Mamelukes (Men-at-arms)
21.  Napoleons Mamelukes (Men-at-arms) by Ronald Pawly
The list author says:
  "A concise read of an unusual unit in history."
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Charging Against Napoleon: Diaries and Letters of Three Hussars 1808-1815
22.  Charging Against Napoleon: Diaries and Letters of Three Hussars 1808-1815 by Eric Hunt
The list author says:
  "great fantastic first hand accounts from Hussars of the 18th,from the peninsular to Waterloo,detailing everything from skirmishes to petty jealousies,a wonderful read."
£16.96   Used & New from: £1.89

Dancing into Battle: A Social History of the Battle of Waterloo
23.  Dancing into Battle: A Social History of the Battle of Waterloo by Nicholas Foulkes
The list author says:
  "The author writes with some style the social history of the events leading up to and including the battle, peppered with wit and poignancy"
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Swords Around a Throne: Napoleon's Grande Armee
24.  Swords Around a Throne: Napoleon's Grande Armee by John R. Elting
The list author says:
  "A great book,a labour of love,sprinkled  with wonderful anecdotes. startingly detailed ,a fantastic read.didn't want it to end."
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