The Campaign of Magenta and Solferino 1859: the Decisive Conflict for the Unification of Italy

by Harold Carmichael Wylly and H.C. Wylly

Book Overview

An epic struggle for the future of a continent

The momentous battles described in this book were pivotal in shaping the Europe we know today. They brought about the unification of Italy and were the last time armies in the field fought under the personal command of their monarchs. Over 200,000 men took part, making Solferino the largest battle fought in Europe since Napoleon's epic conflict at Leipzig in 1813. Napoleon III of France together...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846777135
• ISBN13: 9781846777134
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"