Napoleon and the Invasion of Britain - Softcover

Franklin, Alexandra; Philip, Mark

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9781851240814: Napoleon and the Invasion of Britain

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ISBN 10: 1851240810 ISBN 13: 9781851240814

Publisher: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, 2005

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Twice in five years, the threat of a Napoleonic invasion caused real fear in Britain. In 1798, the country was racked by internal divisions, a fiscal crisis, and widespread social unrest—factors that the French invaders hoped would transform an act of aggression into a welcome war of liberation. The invasion never materialized, but in 1803, the renewal of the invasion threat led to an unprecedented mobilization of the British population and an outpouring of patriotic literature and images. Through a rich collection of satirical cartoons, medals, pamphlets, and broadsides, this book shows the transformation of British politics during the wars against Revolutionary France.

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About the Author:

Alexandra Franklin compiled the Bodleian Library's online ballad catalogue. Mark Philp is Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford.

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