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Routledge - Resisting Napoleon: British Response to Invasion

Name: Routledge - Resisting Napoleon: British Response to Invasion
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the profound impact of the long war with Revolutionary France on British political culture. This historical study examines the mass mobilization of the British people during the constant threat of French invasion at the end of the 18th century. Focusing on the dramatic period between 1803 and 1805 following the collapse of the Peace of Amiens, the text analyzes the response to Napoleon massing an invasion fleet. Readers will learn about the many dimensions of these preparations, including military and naval mobilization efforts. The book also covers the development of defensive earthworks and fortifications along the British Coast, as well as the surveillance systems put in place to protect the nation. This work provides a detailed look at how Britain prepared for the possibility of conflict during one of its most uncertain eras.

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Examines the impact of the war with Revolutionary France on British political culture.

Details the mass mobilization of the British people against French invasion threats.

Covers the specific period from 1803-1805 after the Peace of Amiens collapsed.

Provides insight into military and naval mobilization strategies used during the era.

Describes the construction of defensive earthworks and coastal fortifications.

Analyzes the surveillance measures implemented to monitor potential threats.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754653137
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 May 2006
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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