| Management number | 232101381 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$6.89 | Model Number | 232101381 | ||
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Napoleon’s rise and the making of a new France—from consulate to empire, and the brooding cost of power. This history examines how a single leader reshaped French politics, law, and society, while also reshaping Europe through war and diplomacy. It pulls back the curtain on the people, ideas, and institutions that defined the era, from the chaotic beginnings after the Directory to the centralized rule that followed.The book blends political analysis with vivid scenes from the period, showing how power moved from the old orders into new hands. It highlights major actors, the drafting of new constitutions, and the tensions between republican ideals and imperial authority. Readers will see the interplay of military campaigns, domestic reform, and international maneuvering that defined the era.- How the Consulate reorganized government, power, and administration under Bonaparte- The roles of Sieyes, Talleyrand, and other leaders in shaping policy and politics- The creation of new political structures and the rise of centralized authority- The broader impact of Napoleonic choices on Spain, Austria, and Europe, and the human cost of conquestIdeal for readers of Napoleonic history and those seeking a clear, measured account of how France and its neighbors were transformed during this pivotal period. Read more
| ASIN | B0G66YMY4X |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| Language | English |
| File size | 462.1 MB |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Print length | 574 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | August 24, 2018 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
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