Oxford General Studies: Napoleonic Wars

The Napoleonic Wars are known as the first modern war in human history. They had a profound impact on Europe's military management, political thought, and international relations, and greatly promoted the modernization of Europe. The Napoleonic Wars ushered in military professionalism in Europe. After the Napoleonic Wars, European countries followed Napoleon's example, abolished the mercenary system, and formed professional armed groups; scientific calculations of marching speed, logistics, etc. Greatly enhanced the military strength of European countries. The Napoleonic Wars brought the political and ideological achievements of the French Revolution to all of Europe. The "Napoleonic Code" was enforced in various European countries through Napoleon's iron heel. The code and revolutionary ideas impacted the feudal systems of these countries and accelerated the birth of modern democratic countries. The Napoleonic Wars also contributed to the establishment of the basic framework of modern international relations. In order to maintain the new post-war order, the Congress of Vienna proposed the re-establishment of peace through peace talks and treaties, and the influence of the principle of balance of power continues to this day. In this short book, Professor Mike Laporte will explain the Napoleonic War and its impact on later generations in a simple and easy-to-understand manner from the perspectives of military, politics, and international relations, helping you understand the first modern war in human history in three hours.