Russia Against Napoleon: The Battle for Europe, 1807 to 1814 by Dominic Lieven (

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Russia Against Napoleon by Dominic Lieven The story of how and why Russia defeated NapoleonIn the summer of 1812 Napoleon, the master of Europe, marched into Russia with the largest army ever assembled, confident that he would sweep everything before him. Yet less than two years later his empire lay in ruins, and Russia had triumphed. This is the first history to explore in depth Russias crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, re-creating the epic battle between two empires as never before.Dominic Lieven writes with great panache and insight to describe from the Russians viewpoint how they went from retreat, defeat and the burning of Moscow to becoming the new liberators of Europe; the consequences of which could not have been more important.Ultimately this book shows, memorably and brilliantly, Russia embarking on its strange, central role in Europes existence, as both threat and protector - a role that continues, in all its complexity, into our own lifetimes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes The first history to explore in depth Russias crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, exploring the battles as well as moving personal stories and the social upheaval caused by the conflict between two terminally opposed great powers. Author Biography Dominic Lieven is a Senior Research Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge University, and a Fellow of the British Academy. His book Russia Against Napoleon (Penguin) won the Wolfson Prize for History and the Prize of the Fondation Napoleon for the best foreign work on the Napoleonic era. Review A compulsive page-turner ... a triumph of brilliant storytelling ... an instant classic that is an awesome, remarkable and exuberant achievement -- Simon Sebag Montefiore * Evening Standard *Radically alters our assumptions about how Napoleon was beaten -- Andrew Roberts * Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year *(He creates) an historic canvas that is both overwhelming and meticulous ... he inevitably touches the nerve points of modern power politics. * The Economist *A compulsive read. This master storyteller and scholar has written an instant classic that is awesome, remarkable and exuberant. -- Simon Sebag Montefiore * The Scotsman *An essential reference ... the Princess would have approved. * The Spectator *(An) erudite, monumental piece of historial research ... its a great tale with a clear argument, baked by an impressive array of sources and detail. -- Charles Clover * Financial Times *A superbly crafted book -- Alexander M. Martin * TLS *A lucid and detailed account -- Geoffrey Hosking * London Review of Books * Promotional The story of how and why Russia defeated Napoleon. Review Text A compulsive page-turner ... a triumph of brilliant storytelling ... an instant classic that is an awesome, remarkable and exuberant achievement Review Quote A compulsive page-turner ... a triumph of brilliant storytelling ... an instant classic that is an awesome, remarkable and exuberant achievement Promotional "Headline" The story of how and why Russia defeated Napoleon Details ISBN0141984600 Author Dominic Lieven Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2016 ISBN-10 0141984600 ISBN-13 9780141984605 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-12-01 Media Book Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Battle for Europe, 1807 to 1814 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.27 Pages 656 Short Title Russia Against Napoleon Language English UK Release Date 2016-12-01 Alternative 9780141947440 Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-01-29 AU Release Date 2017-01-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:101181399;

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