Warfare and Society in Europe, 1792-1914

Warfare and Society in Europe, 1792-1914 examines war in Europe from the aftermath of the French Revolution to the eve of the First World War. Nineteenth century Europe was profoundly affected by the Napoleonic style of warfare which shaped its history, borders and culture. Treating warfare as much wider than simply the product of military planning and technology, but a reflection of society itself, this book includes discussion of: * the Napoleonic Wars and the Battle of Waterloo * Napoleon III and the militarization of Europe * the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-71 * new technologies and weapons * seapower and naval warfare * the outbreak of the first world war Combining new insights on Bismarck's Wars, Austria-Hungary and Italy, with the latest writing on European armies and navies in the modern period, this book details the evolution land and naval warfare and highlights the swirling interplay of society, politics and military decision-making.Wawro, Geoffrey is the author of 'Warfare and Society in Europe, 1792-1914', published 2000 under ISBN 9780415214452 and ISBN 0415214459.