The Napoleonic War In 100 Facts

Written by Jem Duducu

Narrated by Greg Chapman

Sparked by the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars became one of the largest European conflicts in history as Napoleon fought to expand his French Empire. The wars were instrumental in the formation of Europe as we know it today, and confirmed Britain's dominance as a seafaring nation. It was a period famous for strategic warfare and cunning battle tactics. From this background emerged Nelson as national hero and politician. The Napoleonic Wars in 100 Facts covers the twenty-five years of war from the 1790s to the final victory in 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. Jem Duducu guides us through some of the key figures and their stories, for example Wellington, Napoleon and Nelson, as well some of the major battles and tactics in this era of epic conflict that took British troops to Egypt, Argentina, America and of course a little town in Belgium called Waterloo.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Greg Chapman
• Release date: Nov 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798868758775

Jem Duducu

Jem Duducu studied archaeology and medieval history, and is a contributor to BBC History and All About History. He is also the author of Forgotten History: Unbelievable Moments from the Past, The Sultans: The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Rulers and Their World, Deus Vult: A Concise History of the Crusades, The American Presidents in 100 Facts, The Romans in 100 Facts and The Napoleonic Wars in 100 Facts.