England and Napoleon (1801-1815)
Power Dynamics and Strategic Maneuvers in Napoleonic EuropeBy Various
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"England and Napoleon (1801-1815)" is a meticulously curated anthology that delves into the intricate relationship between England and the French Empire during a tumultuous period in European history. Comprising essays and analyses from various distinguished historians, the book integrates primary sources and contemporary perspectives, showcasing a multifaceted literary style that ranges from persuasive narrative to critical analysis. It contextualizes Britain's political maneuvers, military strategies, and social responses within the broader framework of Napoleonic wars, illustrating a critical moment that shaped modern British identity and geopolitics. The contributors, many of whom are leading scholars in Napoleonic studies, bring diverse backgrounds to the table, illuminating the various sociopolitical influences that inspired their work. Drawing upon archival materials and emerging historiographical debates, the authors navigate not only the military aspects of the era but also the cultural and economic ramifications that intertwined with national sentiment. Their combined expertise provides a rich tapestry of insights reflecting the complex legacy of this historical epoch. I highly recommend "England and Napoleon (1801-1815)" to scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike. This collection offers a comprehensive understanding of the era, appealing to those seeking to explore the nuanced dynamics of power, resistance, and identity during a critical juncture in European history.
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Publish dateDec 6, 2019
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Table of contents
1Introduction
37IV.
2The War.
38V.
3Germany.
39VI.
4Napoleon.
40VII.
5GUN-BOATS FOR DEFENCE (1803). Source.—Diaries ... of the Right Hon. George Rose, 1860. P. 69.
41VIII.
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6CONDITION OF THE POOR IN MANUFACTURING TOWNS (1804). Source.—Gentleman’s Magazine. Vol. 74, July to December, 1804, p. 710.
42IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC ECONOMY (1809). Source.—Diaries ... Right Hon. George Rose, 1860. Vol. ii., p. 336.
7ANNUAL STATEMENT OF WHEAT, FLOUR, AND BREAD FOR THE YEAR 1804. Source.—Gentleman’s Magazine. Vol. 74, January to June, 1804, p. [iv].
43RESIGNATION OF PORTLAND (1809). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 200.
8Wheat.
44DUEL OF CANNING AND CASTLEREAGH (1809). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 209.
9Flour.
45MILITARY EXPENSES (1806-1809). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 239.
10Bread.
46TALAVERA: PROTEST BY LORDS (1809). Source.—Protests of the Lords. Vol. ii., 1741-1825, p. 423.
11ENGLAND AND THE MEDITERRANEAN.
47WALCHEREN EXPEDITION (1810).
12I. Pitt on Malta (1805).
48A.—A Squib on the Expedition.
13II. Nelson on Sardinia (1805).
49B.—Debate on the Expedition.
14THE BLOW THAT KILLED PITT (1805).
50WELLINGTON’S DIFFICULTIES IN SPAIN (1810). Source.—Selections from the Wellington Despatches. Gurwood. P. 409.
15(a) Pitt to Lord Harrowby.
51I. To the Right Hon. H. Wellesley.
16(b) Canning to Pitt.
52II. To the Right Hon. H. Wellesley.
17ROUTINE ON A BRITISH MAN-OF-WAR—THE REVENGE (1805). Source.—Clowes’ Royal Navy, 1900. Vol. v., p. 21.
53III. To the Earl of Liverpool.
18NELSON’S PLAN OF ACTION FOR TRAFALGAR (1805). Source.—Clowes’ Royal Navy, 1900. Vol. v., p. 127.
54THE REGENCY (1811). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 316.
19TRAFALGAR (1805). Source.—Southey: Life of Nelson (1813).
55Mr. Perceval’s Answer.
20THE YOUNGER PITT (1806). Source.—Sir W. Scott.
56FÊTE AT CARLTON HOUSE (1811). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 336.
21I.
57WEAVING MACHINES (1812). Source.—Byron’s Works, 1898. Letters and Journals. Vol. ii., p. 424.
22II.
58BADAJOZ (1812). Source.—Selections from the Wellington Despatches. Gurwood. P. 581.
23III.
59MURDER OF PERCEVAL (1812). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 379.
24MINISTRY OF ALL THE TALENTS (1806). Source.—Diaries ... James Harris, first Earl of Malmesbury, 1844. Vol. iv., p. 349.
60SHERIDAN’S LAST UTTERANCES IN THE HOUSE (1812). Source.—Moore’s Life of Sheridan, 1825. P. 677.
25MILITARY PLANS (1806). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 49.
61SIR STAPLETON COTTON’S MILITARY SERVICES (1813). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 440.
26CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION (1807).
62VITTORIA (1813). Source.—Selections from the Wellington Despatches. Gurwood. P. 700.
27I. Lord Colchester’s Diary.
63DEPOSITION OF NAPOLEON (1814).
28II. Letter from the Duke of Portland to the King.
64I.—April 8.
29PARTY POLITICS (1807). Source.—Extract from the Prospectus of The Examiner. By Leigh Hunt.
65II.—April 9.
30THE BERLIN DECREES (1807). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 134.
66TOULOUSE TAKEN BY WELLINGTON (1814). Source.—Selections from the Wellington Despatches. Gurwood. P. 809.
31CORUNNA (1809).
67DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S THANKS (1814). Source.—Diary of Lord Colchester, 1861. Vol. ii., p. 505.
32I. Bulletin of Jan. 21.
68Speech of the Duke of Wellington in the House of Commons.
33II. The Burial of Sir John Moore at Corunna (1809).
69The Speaker’s Reply.
34I.
70ODE WRITTEN DURING THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH BUONAPARTE (1814). Source.—Robert Southey: Poems.
35II.
71MAJOR VIVIAN’S INTERVIEW WITH NAPOLEON IN ELBA (JANUARY, 1815). Source.—J. H. Rose: Pitt and Napoleon. G. Bell and Sons, 1912. Pp. 170-172, and 173, 174.
36III.
72WATERLOO DESCRIBED BY WELLINGTON (1815). Source.—Selections from the Wellington Despatches. Gurwood. P. 857.
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