Historical books of the Franco-Prussian War by leading book authors and book publishers of books of the Franco-Prussian and Austro-Prussian Wars.

L'Armée Française, An Illustrated History of the French Army, 1790-1885 by Edouard Detaille and Jules Richard

An important source of 19th century military history is the beautifully illustrated, two-volume work, L'Armée Française, produced in 1883 by the renowned military artist Edouard Detaille, with text by Jules Richard. Through his remarkably detailed and beautiful artwork, Detaille has rendered a compelling look at this most dramatic era of warfare dominated by the French art of war, military organisation and uniform styles. This classic work has been known for over a century in its French edition and is now translated into English for the first time.

This lavish reprint contains the entire two-volume translation, and is richly illustrated throughout with Detaille's original published artwork - over 300 pieces- depicting accurate portrayals of uniforms and military life. The book has been further embellished with an additional full-colour section displaying other works by the artist.

L'Armée Française is the only military history book of its kind, giving background information on regimental histories, army organisations, recruitment, training, battle dress and equipment of the soldiers of France. It is a guide to the French armies that fought in the Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War, the Mexican Expedition, the Conquest of North Africa, and the Franco-Austrian and Franco-Prussian Wars, as well as a contemporary look at peacetime army in the late 19th century.

L'Armée Française is a valuable reference work for all those fascinated by Franc's military past.

Book serial number BK10. Book price £39.95

Hardback book, 354 pages with black and white and some colour illustrations.

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The Army of the German Empire 1870-1888 by Albert Seaton & Michael Youens

Book price £8.99. Book serial number Osprey MA004.

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French Army 1870-71 by Stephen Shann & Louis Delperier

Book price £8.99. Book serial number Osprey MA233.

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Gravelotte-St-Privat 1870, End of the Second Empire by Philipp Elliot-Wright

Gravelotte-St-Privat was the turning point in the Franco-Prussian War leading directly to  the final defeat of the French at Sedan, the collapse of Napoleon III's régime and the proclamation of the German Empire. In this volume, Philipp Elliot-Wright provides a balanced account of the complete campaign, including the preceding frontier battles. Fought at a time of dramatic change in the technology of warfare, Gravelotte-St-Privat was to point forward to the mass slaughter of the First World War.

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To see over 60 military art prints of the Franco-Prussian War

go to www.napoleon-art.com 

The Osprey Campaign Series presents concise, authoritative accounts of the great conflicts of history. Each volume begins with an assessment of each commander's campaign strategy, then recounts the progress of the fighting, blow by blow. More than 90 illustrations, including maps, charts and colour plates accompany the critical stages of the campaign. Each volume concludes with a brief guide to the battlefield today, and detailed notes for wargamers.