The Army of the French Revolution

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Focusing on the transformation of the French army during the Revolution, this authoritative work explores its role as a national and patriotic force in the first total war against European powers. Jean-Paul Bertaud integrates military, social, and political history, portraying the army as a "school for the republic" that evolved into the Napoleonic regime after 1795. The English translation by historian R.R. Palmer makes this essential study accessible to scholars of French history, sociology, and political science, enhancing the understanding of armies and revolutions.