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Robert Epstein contends that Napoleon's 1809 campaign represented a paradigm shift in warfare, ushering in the era of modern war: massive armies; multiple theatres of operation; new command-and-control systems; increased firepower; frequent stalemates; and massive slaughter. He offers an account of Napoleon's last successful major campaign, advancing his theory that it represented a turning point in the evolution of warfare. The book has been recommended as a selection of the History Book Club.

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A must for any collection on the Napoleonic Wars. Dennis E. Showalter, author of Tannenberg: Clash of Empires A major contribution to our understanding not only of Napoleonic but also Moltkean warfare. Gunther Rothenberg, author of The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon A refreshingly new interpretation. A fine and thought-provoking book that provides valuable insights into the changing nature of warfare during the Napoleonic era. Infantry A clear and convincing argument that modern war began with the Franco-Austrian War. This book is a delight to read and puts forth an interesting perspective of warfare. Army A detailed yet readable account of the Franco-Austrian War of 1809, which is considered Napoleon's last successful major campaign. Epstein advances the theme that this campaign marked a major turning point in the evolution of warfare. Highly recommended. Library Journal An impressive contribution to Napoleonic scholarship, and to the study of modern military history as well. Highly recommended. Choice

-A must for any collection on the Napoleonic Wars.---Dennis E. Showalter, author of Tannenberg: Clash of Empires -A major contribution to our understanding not only of Napoleonic but also Moltkean warfare.---Gunther Rothenberg, author of The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon

A must for any collection on the Napoleonic Wars. --<b>Dennis E. Showalter</b>, author of <i>Tannenberg: Clash of Empires</i> A major contribution to our understanding not only of Napoleonic but also Moltkean warfare. --<b>Gunther Rothenberg</b>, author of <i>The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon</i>

A refreshingly new interpretation. A fine and thought-provoking book that provides valuable insights into the changing nature of warfare during the Napoleonic era. --Infantry A clear and convincing argument that modern war began with the Franco-Austrian War. This book is a delight to read and puts forth an interesting perspective of warfare. --Army A detailed yet readable account of the Franco-Austrian War of 1809, which is considered Napoleon's last successful major campaign. Epstein advances the theme that this campaign marked a major turning point in the evolution of warfare. Highly recommended. --Library Journal An impressive contribution to Napoleonic scholarship, and to the study of modern military history as well. Highly recommended. --Choice A must for any collection on the Napoleonic Wars. --Dennis E. Showalter, author of Tannenberg: Clash of Empires A major contribution to our understanding not only of Napoleonic but also Moltkean warfare. --Gunther Rothenberg, author of The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon

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