Book of the Month: September 2021
Alexander Mikaberidze, The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History (Oxford University Press, 2020)
Summary: The definitive history of the Napoleonic Wars, with a special focus on events that occurred off the European continent — lesser known battlefields (military and/or political) in Africa, the Americas, and Asia.
Key Quote: "Though provoked by the rivalries within Europe, the Napoleonic Wars involved worldwide struggles for colonies and trade, and in scale, reach, and intensity they represent one of the largest conflicts in history. In his efforts to achieve French hegemony, Napoleon indirectly became the architect of independent South America, reshaped the Middle East, strengthened British imperial ambitions, and contributed to the rise of America power.” - p. xi
Bottom Line: Read this book if you are bored with Waterloo.
