The Battle of Fontenoy 1745: Saxe against Cumberland in the War of the Austrian

Description: The Battle of Fontenoy 1745 by James Falkner Graphic, in-depth account of a pivotal battle in the War of the Austrian Succession. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Battle of Fontenoy marked a turning point in the War of the Austrian Succession, yet it has rarely been analysed in depth and the Europe-wide conflict in which it played a part is little understood. James Falkner, in this perceptive and original account, puts the record straight by describing the fighting in graphic detail and setting it in the context of the sequence of wars that determined the shape of Europe during the eighteenth century. Great Britain with her Austrian and Dutch allies fought to ensure that Maria Theresa of Austria should be able to take the throne of the Holy Roman Empire. Ranged against her interests was the might of Louis XVs France, which strove to weaken Austria by promoting a Bavarian aspirant to the Imperial throne. On 11 May 1745 at Fontenoy in the Austrian Netherlands the two sides met in a ferocious day-long struggle that changed course of the war. James Falkners narrative gives a fascinating insight into the Battle of Fontenoy itself and more widely into the nature of warfare in Europe 250 years ago. AUTHOR: James Falkner is a leading authority on eighteenth-century warfare and he has made a special study of the military exploits of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. His book, Great and Glorious Days: Marlboroughs Battles 1704-1709, is one of the outstanding studies of the subject. His other books include Blenheim 1704, Ramillies 1706, Marlborough Goes to War: Eyewitness Accounts 1702-1713, Marlboroughs Sieges, Marlboroughs Battlefields, Fire Over the Rock: The Great Siege of Gibraltar 1779-1783, Marshal Vauban and the Defence of Louis XIVs France, Marlboroughs War Machine and The War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714. 20 images Author Biography James Falkner is a leading authority on eighteenth-century warfare and he has made a special study of the military exploits of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. His book, Great and Glorious Days: Marlboroughs Battles 1704-1709, is one of the outstanding studies of the subject. His other books include Blenheim 1704, Ramillies 1706, Marlborough Goes to War: Eyewitness Accounts 1702-1713, Marlboroughs Sieges, Marlboroughs Battlefields, Fire Over the Rock: The Great Siege of Gibraltar 1779-1783, Marshal Vauban and the Defence of Louis XIVs France, Marlboroughs War Machine and The War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714. Review "It is an easy recommendation for someone who is looking for information on the War of the Austrian Succession..."-- "A Wargamers Needful Things" Review Quote "It is an easy recommendation for someone who is looking for information on the War of the Austrian Succession..." Feature Graphic, in-depth account of a pivotal battle in the War of the Austrian Succession Details ISBN1526718413 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1526718413 ISBN-13 9781526718419 Format Hardcover Pages 224 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Pen & Sword Military Subtitle Saxe against Cumberland in the War of the Austrian Succession Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 20 illustrations DEWEY 940.2532 Short Title The Battle of Fontenoy 1745 Language English Author James Falkner Publication Date 2019-05-09 UK Release Date 2019-05-09 AU Release Date 2019-05-09 NZ Release Date 2019-05-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123806574;

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