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Alexander Mikaberidze is a historian and professor of history at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He specializes in Napoleonic studies and world history, and has authored several acclaimed works on the Napoleonic era and global military history.
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The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History
This comprehensive work offers a global perspective on the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815), exploring their impact beyond Europe to regions such as the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Mikaberidze examines the political, social, and economic consequences of the wars, emphasizing how Napoleon’s campaigns reshaped international relations and global trade. The book integrates military history with broader world history, providing a nuanced understanding of the era’s interconnectedness.
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Origins of the Conflict
The roots of the Napoleonic Wars lie in the upheavals of the French Revolution. In the 1790s, revolutionary France shocked Europe’s monarchies by abolishing privilege, executing a king, and declaring that the nation—not divine right—was sovereign. The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity were...
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Formation of the Napoleonic Empire
Once in power, Napoleon moved quickly to consolidate control. His empire was not only a military machine but also a social experiment. Through administrative reforms—the Napoleonic Code, the restructuring of education, the rationalization of taxation—he sought to order Europe as he had ordered Franc...
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About Alexander Mikaberidze
Alexander Mikaberidze is a historian and professor of history at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He specializes in Napoleonic studies and world history, and has authored several acclaimed works on the Napoleonic era and global military history.
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