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The Rise of Prussia 1700-1830

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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At the beginning of the eighteenth century Prussia was but one in a mosaic of German states, but it rose to be the unchallenged leader of German-speaking Europe after the fall of Napoleon. The book goes beyond the political, military and diplomatic concerns of the Prussian elite, whose record of events is the one upon which most histories of Prussia are based, and explains its rise in relation to Prussian society as a whole. Political analysis is integrated with material on such areas as agrarian society, urban life and religion, which are not fully examined in existing histories.

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1317887034

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9781317887034

Modern Prussian History: 1830-1947

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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Modern Prussian History: 1830-1947

By: Philip G. Dwyer

The rise of Prussia and subsequent unification of Germany under Prussia was one of the most important events in modern European history.However, the fact that this unification was brought about as a result of the Prussian military has led to many misconceptions about the nature of Prussia, and consequently of Germany, which persist to this day. This collection sets out to correct them. Beginning in 1830, and finishing with the official dissolution of Prussia by the Allies in 1947, the book takes a broad approach: chapters cover the conservatives and the monarchy, industrialisation, the transformation of the rural and urban environment, the labour movement, the tensions between Catholics and Protestants within the state, and the debate about the links between Prussian militarism and the final tragedy of Nazi Germany. By focusing on the social, religious and political tensions that helped define the course of Prussian history, the book also throws light on the development of modern German history.

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131788700X

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9781317887003

Napoleon and Europe

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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Napoleon and Europe

By: Philip G. Dwyer

Two hundred years ago, Napoleon was at the apogee of his power in Europe. This broad ranging reassessment explores the key themes presented by his extraordinary career: from his rise to power and the foundation of the imperial state, to the final defeat of his grand vision following the doomed invasion of Russia. It was a period of almost uninterrupted war in Europe, the consquences of victory or failure repeatedly transforming the political map. But Napoleon’s impact reached much deeper than this, achieving the ultimate destruction of the ancien regime and feudalism in Europe, and leaving a political and juridical legacy that persists today.

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1317882709

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9781317882701

Talleyrand

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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Talleyrand

By: Philip G. Dwyer

From church establishment figure to revolutionary, supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte to promoter of the Bourbon Restoration, the twists and turns of Charles Maurice Prince de Talleyrand’s remarkable career through one of the most turbulent periods of French and European history continue to fascinate. Witty and wiley, cynical and charming, Talleyrand has been portrayed as a cynical opportunist, hypocrite, and traitor who betrayed governments whenever he had a chance to do so. Yet as the representative of France and advocate of peace at the Congress of Vienna, he has also been cast as the saviour of Europe. Philip Dwyer offers a detached, more nuanced analysis of the role of Talleyrand in the corridors of power over five different French regimes. He presents Talleyrand as a pragmatist, a member of the French political elite, mediating between various political interests and ideological tendencies to produce a working compromise, rather than actively seeking the overthrow of governments. His ability to weather the tectonic shifts in French and European politics of the time, and to successfully attach himself to the prevalent political trend, ensured that his role as French statesman was long and productive.

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1317881834

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Citizen Emperor

Napoleon in Power

By: Philip Dwyer

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Citizen Emperor

Napoleon in Power

By: Philip Dwyer

Traces Napoleon's rise to power, early mistakes, and military campaigns, while considering the emperor's darker side and the lengths to which he went to establish himself as a legitimate ruler.

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Yale University Press

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030016243X

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9780300162431

Napoleon and Europe

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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By: Philip G. Dwyer

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1317882717

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9781317882718

Napoleon

Passion, Death and Resurrection, 1815 -1840

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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Napoleon

Passion, Death and Resurrection, 1815 -1840

By: Philip G. Dwyer

This meticulously-researched study opens with Napoleon no longer in power, but instead a prisoner in a dressing-gown just off the English coast. This may have been a great fall from power, but Napoleon, international celebrity of his age, still held immense attraction and glamour. Exile on St Helena was decided upon by his captors as the only solution for containing the troublesome potential of this once most powerful of leaders. Philip Dwyer closes his ambitious trilogy exploring Napoleon's life, legacy and myth by moving from those first months of imprisonment, through the years of exile, up to death and then beyond, examining how the foundations of legend that had been laid by Napoleon during his lifetime continued to be built upon by his followers. A considered and illuminating exploration of one of the most charismatic and able leaders of history in the closing chapters of his life.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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140889176X

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9781408891766

Napoleon

The Path to Power, 1769-1799

By: Philip G. Dwyer

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Napoleon

The Path to Power, 1769-1799

By: Philip G. Dwyer

Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power was neither inevitable nor smooth. It was full of mistakes, wrong turns and pitfalls. Napoleon's identity during his formative years was shifting, his character ambiguous, and his intentions often ill-defined. As a young inexperienced general, he covered up his defeats and exaggerated his victories. He never hesitated to blame others for his own failures and failings. He was, however, highly ambitious, and it was this drive that others noticed and that allowed him to advance his career and his social status. One of the first truly modern politicians, Napoleon was a peerless manipulator of the media of his time, so that he was able to build an image of himself that laid the foundation of the legend that was to follow.

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Bloomsbury Press

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0747574901

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9780747574903

The Works of Philip Lindsley

Vol. I

By: Philip Lindsley

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The Works of Philip Lindsley

Vol. I

By: Philip Lindsley

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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3382306824

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Book's by Philip G. Dwyer

The Rise of Prussia 1700-1830

The Rise of Prussia 1700-1830

Modern Prussian History: 1830-1947

Modern Prussian History: 1830-1947

Napoleon and Europe

Napoleon and Europe

Talleyrand

Talleyrand

Citizen Emperor

Citizen Emperor

Napoleon and Europe

Napoleon and Europe

Napoleon

Napoleon

Napoleon

Napoleon

The Works of Philip Lindsley

The Works of Philip Lindsley

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