Napoleon Bonaparte’s First Campaign (1894)

Napoleon Bonaparte's First Campaign is a historical book written by Herbert Howland Sargent in 1894. The book is a detailed account of Napoleon's first military campaign in Italy, which took place in 1796-1797. Sargent provides a comprehensive overview of the political and military situation in Europe at the time, and how Napoleon's campaign fit into the larger context of the French Revolutionary Wars.The book covers the major battles and events of the campaign, including the Battle of Montenotte, the Battle of Lodi, and the Siege of Mantua. Sargent also delves into the tactics and strategies used by Napoleon and his army, and how they were able to achieve such stunning victories against larger and more experienced armies.In addition to the military aspects of the campaign, Sargent also explores the social and cultural impact of Napoleon's conquests in Italy. He discusses how Napoleon's campaigns helped to spread revolutionary ideas and nationalism throughout Europe, and how they paved the way for his eventual rise to power.Overall, Napoleon Bonaparte's First Campaign is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in military history, European history, or the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.