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'... a prodigious achievement ... I particularly admire the way [Lipscombe gives] such serious treatment to campaigns in which there was no British involvement, and to the relatively minor sieges whose details are usually so obscure. Overall, I do not believe that Lipscombe's effort will ever be surpassed.' --Richard Holmes
This sensational, 384-page hardback book is handsomely presented in a slip-case. Overall this is an important and essential book for anyone interested in Napoleonic history. --Toy Soldier & Model Figure
This sensational, 384-page hardback book is handsomely presented in a slip-case. Overall this is an important and essential book for anyone interested in Napoleonic history. --Toy Soldier & Model Figure
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The Peninsular War saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the Napoleonic conflicts. Over a period of five years it is estimated that half a million soldiers and civilians were killed in this bloodbath - yet its battles are far less well-known than other Napoleonic battles, such as Waterloo. Despite the exposure given to this theatre in the Sharpe novels, the soldiers who fought there have received little public recognition. The bicentennial commemorations of the war, ongoing until 2014, aim to bring the war to wider recognition, bringing the Spanish, Portuguese and British together in remembering the dead, and re-examining the war in a balanced way. This atlas has been put together over the last decade by Nick Lipscombe of the British Army, who is based in Spain and is the chairman for the official organisation in charge of the commemorations. His 30 years of military service have allowed him to bring a unique perspective to this first complete atlas of the war. The mapping is of a very high standard, and he has re-evaluated several battles in collaboration with Spanish authorities and academics, and presents new interpretations of the sources. The 160 maps are accompanied by a text narrating the entire war, making this a must for anyone interested in Napoleonic history.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Esposito and Elting 's excellant Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars covered the Peninsula War in 10 pages. This brillant atlas does the same job in 400 pages ! This atlas is comprehensive and very clear and it is possible to identify the positions of individual regiments in major battles. This is probably the best, clearest and most comprehensive military Atlas I have ever seen. It is also great value for money.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I must say that I am extremely impressed with this atlas. It obviously represents the accumulation of many years of work by the author. This is immediately apparent. The book is top quality in every way: both in its presentation and its content.
I don't profess to be an expert on the Peninsular Wars but I know that there has been debate amongst the allies up to the present day regarding the historical record. The author has made a real effort to bridge those gaps and has produced a truly comprehensive work. I have several military atlases on my book shelf: this one is head and shoulders above any of them and can rightly claim to be the only complete atlas on the conflict. I must comment on the clarity of the maps and the quality of the accompanying text. I am also very impressed with the appendices which stand on their own in their contribution to our knowledge of Wellington's forces. This atlas lends itself to both the Napoleonic scholar or the beginner.
I note that one reviewer commented on the colours of the map symbols and considered them to be a problem. I can see the point under some light conditions but in good light I did not find the blue/black to be problematic.
Finally, Richard Holmes commented that this is a work on the subject that may never be surpassed. I have to agree with that: simply excellent.
I don't profess to be an expert on the Peninsular Wars but I know that there has been debate amongst the allies up to the present day regarding the historical record. The author has made a real effort to bridge those gaps and has produced a truly comprehensive work. I have several military atlases on my book shelf: this one is head and shoulders above any of them and can rightly claim to be the only complete atlas on the conflict. I must comment on the clarity of the maps and the quality of the accompanying text. I am also very impressed with the appendices which stand on their own in their contribution to our knowledge of Wellington's forces. This atlas lends itself to both the Napoleonic scholar or the beginner.
I note that one reviewer commented on the colours of the map symbols and considered them to be a problem. I can see the point under some light conditions but in good light I did not find the blue/black to be problematic.
Finally, Richard Holmes commented that this is a work on the subject that may never be surpassed. I have to agree with that: simply excellent.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Many years ago I studied the Peninsular War for my O level GCE History exam. The associated romantic (for a 16 year old school boy) battle names have stayed in my mind ever since (Badajoz, Lines of Torres Vedras etc.). This book is such a pleasure. It is comprehensive in terms of covering the entire campaign and all the battles - even those - in which the British did not participate! I am not a historian but three aspects of the book appeal to me. First the amount of detail in the mapping is truly astounding with a battle description accompanying each map. The non-partisan nature of the whole book is to be applauded. Finally the presentation of the book is superb. It is presented in a quality slip cover which is both practical but also makes it a book to be treasured.
Not sure the family will be so keen. Now instead of being bored by me nattering on about the name as we drive past Torres Vedras, they will have to visit the Lines as well!
Not sure the family will be so keen. Now instead of being bored by me nattering on about the name as we drive past Torres Vedras, they will have to visit the Lines as well!
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When my daughter found out why i wanted to go to Almeida i got a sigh. When I showed het the atlas she sighed even louder and "No dad, you're not taking that book!!!!! Read more
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Published 11 months ago by I. Buchan
Practically Perfect
This book is a joy. It looks and feels superb, the text is well-written and detailed giving brief accounts of all the campaigns and battles - it serves as a good history book in... Read more
Published 13 months ago by JWH
At last !!
Personally I have been waiting for this volume for a lorra lorra years,ever since I purchased Espesito and Eltings "Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars" oh so many years ago. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. J. F. Tilson
Simply Wow !
I was looking for ages for some source material as I wanted to learn more about the Peninsular War , about the battles and units as I am both a keen Military Historian and Wargamer... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Major Catastrophe
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Since taking the examination for the Staff College in 1965, which introduced me to the Peninsular War, I have enjoyed studying the combats and battles by regular visits to Portugal... Read more
Published 16 months ago by gunner ian branton
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This is an extremely well presented book and a pleasure to have on my coffee table. It is well written by a knowledgeable author who has obviously done considerable research. Read more
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