From the start of the Thirty Years' War in 1618 through the end of
the 19th century, combat shaped the daily life of European
civilians. This book explores the effects of war on the everyday
life of civilians during that era. Included are chapters on the
Thirty Years' War, the wars of 1648 through 1789, the wars of the
French Revolution, the Napoleonic wars, and the battles which took
place from 1815 through 1900. Each chapter is written by an expert
contributor and cites works for further reading. From the start of
the Thirty Years' War in 1618 through the close of the 19th
century, Europe was plagued with military conflicts. While soldiers
were the most obvious participants and casualties of these wars,
civilians were also affected. This book explores the impact of
warfare on the daily life of European civilians from 1618 through
1900. The volume begins with a look at the effects of the Thirty
Years' War, one of the most devastating and brutal in European
history. It then examines the conflicts which took place between
1648 and the French Revolution of 1789. From there the book looks
at daily life during the wars of the French Revolution. It then
considers daily life during the Napoleonic wars, while a final
chapter discusses the period from 1815 to 1900. Each chapter is
written by an expert contributor and suggests works for further
reading.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series: Daily Lives of Civilians during Wartime |
| Release date: |
August 2007 |
| First published: |
August 2007 |
| Editors: |
Linda S. Frey
• Marsha L. Frey
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
248 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-33566-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-313-33566-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780313335662 |
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