Napoleon’s Undefeated Marshal
Louis Davout and the Art of Leadership
$40.47
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2026
Summary
The war of 1809 between France and Habsburg Austria, culminating in the titanic battle of Wagram, has been described often as Napoleon’s last successful campaign. Napoleon said later that the manoeuvres and actions of the French army and their German allies in the opening two weeks of this conflict were among the most brilliant and skilful of his entire career. But matters might have gone very differently. A series of miscalculations, mistakes and poor communications, both prior to Austria’s …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399053150 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399053159 |
| Author: | Martin Sullivan |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
“This book is a valuable addition to the literature on the Napoleonic period. Whether you are a historian, serving military leader, or even a wargamer, there is plenty in this book to keep you turning the pages and there is good reason for it to have a prominent place on your bookshelf.”–Andrew Johnson, University of Bolton Manchester, October 2024
Martin Sullivan
Martin Sullivan holds a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of East Anglia and an MBA from IMD in Lausanne. He also studied for a second BA in Law at Harris Manchester College, Oxford.
Sullivan has a long-standing interest in the Napoleonic period and has dedicated over 15 years to studying the life and career of Marshal Davout.
He has extensive experience in banking and finance, gained in both the UK and the Arabian Gulf, and possesses direct experience in management decision-making.
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