Princeton University Press Princeton Legacy Library - Army of the French Revolution Book

Explore the evolution of military force in Jean-Paul Bertaud's authoritative work, The Army of the French Revolution: From Citizen-Soldiers to Instrument of Power. As a leading authority on the subject, Bertaud provides a deep look into the first great national and patriotic mass army. This text examines the era of total war between revolutionary France and the various European powers. This volume successfully integrates military history with social and political history. It depicts the army as a school for the republic, illustrating how subtle changes after 1795 helped pave the way for the Napoleonic regime. Part of the esteemed Princeton Legacy Library, this book is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the intersection of warfare and political change during the French Revolution.