The Napoleonic Era, from the fall of the Bastille to the emperor's exile, was not merely a tumultuous time in French history; it was one of Western civilization's most pivotal epochs. The social upheaval and destruction of the times, and the progressive ideas and political institutions that originated in this era, reshaped Europe forever, with repercussions felt in the Americas and around the world.
Gregory Fremont-Barnes, PhD, is a professional writer. He is coauthor of ABC-CLIO's five-volume The Encyclopedia of the American Revolutionary War.
"Overall, this is a fantastic resource for anyone researching the period. It is straightforward and user-friendly enough to be helpful to the beginner, but the detail and extensive references will appeal to the more advanced and experienced researcher as well. Recommended for academic and large public libraries." - Booklist "This will be a valuable addition to the European history collections in large public libraries." - School Library Journal "Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers." - Choice "Scholars and students researching this era will find the Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars a rich source of information about this seminal time in European history... Academic libraries, along with larger public libraries where there is interest, will want to add this work to their reference collections." - Against the Grain "Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: A Political, Social and Military History is a top pick for any high school to college-level collection where the French Revolution or Napoleonic Wars are taught" - Midwest Book Review "The book is appropriate for larger public and academic libraries, as well as for larger secondary school libraries." - Napoleon Series Reviews
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