Historical Dictionary of Napoleonic France, 1799-1815

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This work contains much information on a colorful period in history. It will be welcomed in academic and public libraries. Reference Books Bulletin

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.,."this work is limited neither to Napoleon nor to France but covers the French empire and its principal enemies. The Dictionary focuses on events, personalities, and developments that were significant for the Napoleonic era, exclusive of military history.... Articles are written by specialists, include bibliographies, and are cross-referenced. There is a good subject index, a helpful chronology, and a general bibliography. ...conveniently organized.... Recommended."-Choice
"This dictionary attempts to present a panoramic view of the age of Napoleon, and the result is very satisfying. ... [The] material is not limited to Napoleon in his native France. It encompasses the entire Napoleonic era in a worldwide setting, its cultural atmosphere, and the people who helped to shape this time and whose lives were touched by this giant figure of history. ... [This work contains] much information on a colorful period in history. It will be welcomed in academic and public libraries."-Reference Books Bulletin
...this work is limited neither to Napoleon nor to France but covers the French empire and its principal enemies. The Dictionary focuses on events, personalities, and developments that were significant for the Napoleonic era, exclusive of military history.... Articles are written by specialists, include bibliographies, and are cross-referenced. There is a good subject index, a helpful chronology, and a general bibliography. ...conveniently organized.... Recommended.-Choice
This dictionary attempts to present a panoramic view of the age of Napoleon, and the result is very satisfying. ... [The] material is not limited to Napoleon in his native France. It encompasses the entire Napoleonic era in a worldwide setting, its cultural atmosphere, and the people who helped to shape this time and whose lives were touched by this giant figure of history. ... [This work contains] much information on a colorful period in history. It will be welcomed in academic and public libraries.-Reference Books Bulletin
..."this work is limited neither to Napoleon nor to France but covers the French empire and its principal enemies. The Dictionary focuses on events, personalities, and developments that were significant for the Napoleonic era, exclusive of military history.... Articles are written by specialists, include bibliographies, and are cross-referenced. There is a good subject index, a helpful chronology, and a general bibliography. ...conveniently organized.... Recommended."-Choice

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