The British military historian, a professor at the University of Oxford, dedicated his work to the military conflict between the empire of Napoleon III and the German states led by Prussia. The war, provoked by the Prussian chancellor O. Bismarck...
and formally initiated by Napoleon III, ended in defeat and the collapse of France, as a result of which Prussia managed to transform the North German Confederation into a unified German Empire. While working on the book, the author researched and drew upon a colossal volume of scientific and documentary material and presented his view on the causes and consequences of this war.
Howard analyzed the state of the opposing troops, including their structure, armament, and technology, provided a vivid description of the battles, and presented a gallery of portraits of key figures in the events, including Wilhelm I, Bismarck, Leopold of Hohenzollern, Benedetti, and others.
In conclusion, the scholar notes that Germany's great victory subsequently turned into a calamity for both itself and the rest of the world.
Author: Майкл Ховард
Printhouse: Tsentrpoligraf
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2026
ISBN: 9785952465640
Number of pages: 543
Size: 210х130х28 mm
Weight: 551 g
ID: 1727215