The First Total War

The First Total War Napoleon's Europe and the Birth of Warfare as We Know it

Describes how the Enlightenment and the French Revolution led to the first total war in history during the age of Napoleon, when embodiments of modern-day warfare such as conscription, guerrilla warfare, and unconditional surrender made their first appearance.
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Ashley Morin@ashmm
3 stars
Mar 10, 2022