French Revolutionary Infantry 1789–1802 (Men-at-Arms, 403) - Softcover

Crowdy, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841766607 ISBN 13: 9781841766607

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The years immediately following the French Revolution of 1789 saw an extraordinary transformation of the French army. From a distrusted instrument of the feudal power of the king and nobility, it became the symbol of liberty and citizenship. The transition was complex and painful, as the remnants of the old professional army were joined by a flood of civilian volunteers and conscripts, of whom even the best were short of everything except republican fervour. This book describes the stages of the rebirth that produced an army capable of beating off half the monarchies of Europe, thus laying the foundations for Napoleon's unique victories ten years later.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Terry Crowdy was born in London in 1970. Initially a re-enactor, his interest in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars led to writing for specialist magazines. Having assisted with Campaign 70: 'Marengo 1800', his first Osprey title was Warrior 57: 'French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-1815'. In addition to preparing new projects for Osprey, he is researching espionage during the Marengo campaign, and a history of the 'Incomparable' 9e Légère.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841766607
• ISBN 13: 9781841766607
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Courcelle Patrice