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Coast of Conflict: The story of the South Kent coast by Michael and Martin George (S B Publications, 2004) paperback £10.99
Coast of conflict is a social and military history of the south Kent coast that focuses on the period from the threat of invasion by Napoleon's vast army to the dark days of the Great War. Today's peaceful and picturesque panorama conceals a turbulent century, which has left its mark on the landscape and character of the area, from the army camp at Shorncliffe to the Martello Towers and the Royal Military Canal. But this book is about more than just bricks and mortar. The stories of the soldiers and civilians, often in their own words, take the reader back in time as the authors explore their triumphs and tragedies through 125 years of war and peace. There is also a companion website featuring the many illustrations used in the book.
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Britain and the French Revolution by Clive Emsley (Longman, 2000) £15.99
Provides an introduction to the impact of the French Revolution on Britain and discusses the works of Burke, Paine, Spence and Mary Wollstonecraft. Also looks at the causes and course of Britain's war with revolutionary France and the effects of the war on the home front – most notably, the recurrent, serious food shortages.
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The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era by Owen Connolly (Thompson Learning, 2000) £22.99
A general summary of the era, including the causes and consequences of the Revolution, with an emphasis on diplomatic and military accounts.
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The Age of Revolution 1789-1848 by E J Hobsbawm (Abacus, 1988) £12.99
Classic overview of the history of Europe during the era of the dual revolutions – the British industrial revolution and the French political revolution. Readable, informative and stimulating.
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