Napoleonic Wars

"El Dos de Mayo de 1808 y el Bando de Independencia de Móstoles"

by Jesús Rodríguez Morales

Coauthored with David Martín del Hoyo,
en Las Tres Miradas, 1808, 1908, 2008, Móstoles, 2008.

Se examina el Bando de los Alcaldes de Móstoles y se analiza su origen e importancia. Se examina el Bando de los Alcaldes de Móstoles y se analiza su origen e importancia.

Vino de Gordoncillo para las tropas napoleónicas

by Javier Revilla Casado

Published in "Gordoncillo", 2004.

Texto en el que se resume un pleito relativo al abastecimiento de vino por parte de las tropas napoleónicas dirigidas... more Texto en el que se resume un pleito relativo al abastecimiento de vino por parte de las tropas napoleónicas dirigidas por el mariscal Jean-Baptiste Bessières en el verano de 1808, acantonadas en Mayorga (Valladolid). Tomaron varios acopios de vino de las bodegas de Gordoncillo (León).

Napoléon vu par Yves Simoneau. Filmische Biographie zwischen Mythos und Geschichte, in: Alexander Kästner/ Josef Matzerath (Hg.): Mehr als Krieg und Leidenschaft: Die filmische Darstellung von Militär und Gesellschaft der Frühen Neuzeit, Themenheft Militär und Gesellschaft in der Frühen Neuzeit 15,2 (2011), S. 399-434.

by Eric Piltz

The article deals with the (re)presentation of Napoleon in the TV mini series by Yves Simoneau, the use of legendary... more The article deals with the (re)presentation of Napoleon in the TV mini series by Yves Simoneau, the use of legendary tales and the ways of filming a biography between myth and history.

O Largo da Igreja Matriz de São João dos Montes: Resultados de uma Intervenção de Emergência

by César Neves

NEVES, César; GRANJA, Raquel (2008) - "O Largo da Igreja Matriz de São João dos Montes: Resultados de uma Intervenção de Emergência”. Al-madan, IIª Série, 16, Centro de Arqueologia de Almada, pp. 44-51.

Methodology and results of the excavations of a Medieval and Modern necropolis during archaeological rescue work... more Methodology and results of the excavations of a Medieval and Modern necropolis during archaeological rescue work around the São João dos Montes church (Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) The findings are from between the XIVth and XXth centuries, including metal, pottery and other artifacts clearly related with the burials and ossuaries.

Méthodologie et résultats des fouille de la nécropole médiévale et moderne, pendant les travaux de sauvetage archéologiques autour de la église São João dos Montes (Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) Les résultats sont d'entre les XIVème et XXème siècles, incluant des métaux, de céramique et d'autres objets en association avec le enterrements et des ossuaires.

Joseph de Maistre: L'homme à contre-temps

by Lucas Bouchard

Exposé fait en troisième année portant sur la doctrine sociale de Joseph de Maistre.

Principals resultats de les excavacions arqueològiques al campament del pla de ses Figueres

by Mateu Riera Rullan

2009, Oblidats a Cabrera. El captiveri napoleònic 1809-1814, Palma, 45-64.

Cebreiro Ares, F. (2011) "The closed of Jubia Mint between 1827 and 1833" (spanish) "La cuestión del cese temporal en la acuñación de la Real Fábrica de Moneda de Jubia entre 1827 y 1835"

by Francisco Cebreiro Ares

published in " Actas del XIV Congreso Nacional de Numismática", Madrid 2011, pp. 1025-1043

The text below aims to analyse the historical circumstances surrounding the Royal Mint of
Jubia in the period... more The text below aims to analyse the historical circumstances surrounding the Royal Mint of
Jubia in the period from 1827 to 1835, using municipal documentary sources together with documentation produced by the Monarchy’s central institutions. This perspective enables us to unravel
the relationships between individuals, mercantile groups, the Mint’s workforce and the central
institutions in their conflicts and interdependence and so gain an insight into the reasons for the
closure, which range from structural economic issues to personal and political interests.

Arab France: Islam and the Making of Modern Europe, 1798-1831

by Ian Coller

The Kings German Legion: The Defense of La Haye Sainte

by Isaac Edmondson

First "academic" paper I ever wrote. It is rather novice when compared to the works of professionals, but everyone has to start somewhere.

Unique circumstances cause the creation of the Kings German Legion, who play a critical role during the battle of... more Unique circumstances cause the creation of the Kings German Legion, who play a critical role during the battle of Waterloo.

El legado historiográfico de Miguel Artola

by Francisco Javier Ramón Solans

En torno a la definición de" afrancesado"

by Francisco Javier Ramón Solans

La sacralización de un nuevo poder. Relaciones entre Iglesia y Ejército en Zaragoza desde la capitulación de hasta las celebraciones por toma de Lérida y …

by Francisco Javier Ramón Solans

"A Matter of Turf: Romanticism, Hippodrama, and Satire." Nineteenth-Century Contexts 28 (2006), 305-34.

by Michael Gamer

"Aspectos de la cultura escrita en el marco de la Guerra de la Independencia Española: la naturaleza cronística de los partes militares referidos al asedio francés al Fuerte de San Luis (Marbella, Málaga) en 1810"

by Alfonso Sánchez Mairena

by Alfonso Sánchez Mairena
in "II Jornadas sobre la Guerra de la Independencia en Málaga y su provincia: Ejército, Pueblo y Gobierno. La invasión francesa de Andalucía (1810-1812)". Universidad de Málaga, 2011 (en prensa).

St Petersburg Opolchenie (Militia) Organisation

by Stephen Summerfield

The St Petersburg Opolchenie (Russian Militia) was the largest contributer to the Second Okrug (Region). They were heavily engaged in the defence pf St Petersburg in 1812 and fought with distinction at both battles of Polotsk (16-18 Aug and 18-20 Oct 1812). Their more uniform appearance was probably due to the proximity to the Royal Court.

Unlike the other regions it used cohorts rather than battalions and they were not grouped into regiments.

A colleague provided this translation of the organisation of a St Petersburg Cohort to which I have added some annotations.

Review of the Elberfelder Bilderhandschrift by Peter Schuchhardt

by Stephen Summerfield

Peter Schuchhardt, 2004) Die Elberfelder Bilderhandschrift: Bilder und Documente aus Napoleonischer Zeit, VS-Books, Herne, Germany

PAGES: 280 pages
ILLUSTRATIONS: 236 colour illustrations of Johann Carl Hackenberg plus 10 A4 plates by Peter... more PAGES: 280 pages
ILLUSTRATIONS: 236 colour illustrations of Johann Carl Hackenberg plus 10 A4 plates by Peter Schulten c1813.
ISBN: 978-3-932077-17-3
PRICE: 42 Euros for an A4 hardback book.

The Elberfeld plates give a rare contemporary glimpse of the uniforms of the armies that marched through the town of Elberfeld in the County of Berg. From November 1813, this was administered by the Russians until March 1815 when it became part of the Province of Westphalia when it was acquired by Prussia. Elberfeld is now part of the German City of Wuppertal.

The unknown artist who was a resident of Elberfeld captured with simplicity in his 235 watercolour sketches of the troops that he saw marching through his town of Elberfeld from 9 November 1813 to 14 April 1819. Herbert Knötel, Richard Knötel, Georg Scharf, Brauer-Plates and subsequent artists have relied heavily upon these representations for their illustrations. Peter Schuchhardt has corrected some of the miss-identification by Richard Knötel.




Section 1
The first approximately 100 pages gives extracts from the diary of Johann Carl Hackenberg who was a merchant and town councillor of Elberfeld. Peter Schuchhardt has added small thumbnails of the Elberfeld plates when they were produced. This gives an important context to the drawings that had previously been lost and gives better clues as to the identity of the units.

Section 2
The second section of the book (pp 101-222) show two Elberfeld plates per page. The reproduction of the Elberfeld plates is excellent. Peter Schuchhardt should be commended in cleaning them to remove the patina and yellowing of age unlike most other modern reproductions. This allows the reader to appreciate the watercolour plates as they were when they were made.
List of the number of Elberfelder plates by country.

Anhalt 1
Anhalt-Köthen 1
Austria 1
Brunswick 6
Denmark 1
England 1
France 22
Hanover 13
Hanseatic States 5
Hessen-Darmstadt 1
Hessen-Kassel 1
Mecklenburg-Schwerin 5
Mecklenburg-Strelitz 2
Naples 1
Oldenburg 2
Prussia 106
Russia 40
Saxony 9
Saxe-Weimar 1
Sweden 19

Section 3
The third section (pp 223-243) presents ten painting by Peter Schulten who was also in Elberfeld at the time.

Berg Pl-3 & 4
France Pl-1, 2, 3, 8 & 10
Prussia Pl-6
Russia Pl-5, 7 & 9
Saxe-Weimar Pl-10
Westphalia Pl-3 & 4

Appendix
Appendix 1A and 1B give the Elberfeld plates by date and by nationality respectively. This permits the reader to quickly cross-reference the title on the Elberfeld plate, the unit identified by the author, Elberfeld date and when the troops were present in the town. This must have taken a considerable amount of time to compile.


This impressive book is a necessary purchase for anybody interested in the uniforms of the Wars of Liberation whether the military historian, wargamer or painter. The book has now made available to the reader three contemporary source of the diary of Johann Carl Hackenberg, the unknown artist of Elberfeld and Peter Schulten for the same area to add to the important Suhr plates of Hamburg produced between 1808 and 1813.

Dr Stephen Summerfield
Loughborough University
15 July 2011

1814, Marie-Louise: The Letter That Changed Everything

by Benjamin W. L. Derhy

Published by the International Napoleonic Society - May 2011

It is common knowledge that Napoleon liked to write… The Emperor would maintain an abundant correspondence throughout... more It is common knowledge that Napoleon liked to write… The Emperor would maintain an abundant correspondence throughout its life, both with regards to State matters as well on a purely private basis. The thousands of letters written by Napoleon enabled him to stay in touch with his close relatives, as well as to be aware of all that was occurring, and consequently, to keep controlling everything, or almost. But could it be that his letters, or rather, one of them, led the legendary ruler to his doom? This article explores the geo-political context of the time, while pointing out how the smallest overlooked detail can trigger the fall of even the greatest of men.

Napoleon: The Man Who Wrote of Peace While Facing War

by Benjamin W. L. Derhy

Published by the International Napoleonic Society - May 2011

It is clear to anybody who has ever heard of Napoleon that he was a military genius. In just a few years, He managed... more It is clear to anybody who has ever heard of Napoleon that he was a military genius. In just a few years, He managed to conquer the majority of Europe, dividing it between the French empire and satellite states. What most people ignore however, is Napoleon’s life long wish and efforts towards a durable peace in Europe and in the world, as reflected in his official correspondence. With the help of various historical evidence, such as personal letters written by the Emperor and abstract of discourses, this paper intends to shed some light on this mostly unknown aspect of his personality; that of the man who wrote of peace, even when he was facing war.

Saxon Horse Artillery 1810-15

by Stephen Summerfield

Authors: Gerard Cronin and Dr Stephen Summerfield
Title: "Saxon Horse Artillery 1810-15"
Journal: Smoothbore Ordnance Journal
Issue: 2(09)

Editor: Dr Stephen Summerfield
Price: £20

Publisher: Ken Trotman Publishing
www.kentrotman

http://lboro.academia.edu/StephenSummerfield/Books/443254/Smoothbore_Ordnance_Journal_2

Theme Two – Confederation of the Rhine Artillery
This is the first of a series of papers on European artillery... more Theme Two – Confederation of the Rhine Artillery
This is the first of a series of papers on European artillery systems that encompass the 18th to the mid 19th century. It is important to look at the extent equipment as well as the written word. The artillery of the Lesser German States that fought for Napoleon in the Confederation of the Rhine had a number of very innovative artillery systems that were derived from and often copied by the great powers of Austria, Britain, France, Prussia and Russia. This has been mostly overlooked. The three papers presented here show the organisation, equipment and some of the history of the artillery of Wurttemberg and Saxony.

Digby Smith translation of the History of Württemberg Artillery 1757-1815 shows the innovation in the artillery arm by this small country. [Digby Smith (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(07)]

We are fortunate that John Cook has provided his photos of the Württemberg Ordnance that illustrate the translation by Digby Smith. These photos are by permission of [John Cook and Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(08)]

Gerard Cronin and Stephen Summerfield outline the ordnance, uniform and the drill of the Saxon Horse Artillery. [Gerard Cronin and Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(09)]

The 'Ignominious Fall of the European Commonwealth': Gentz, Hauterive, and the Debate of 1800

by Isaac Nakhimovsky

in Trade and War: The Neutrality of Commerce in the Interstate System, ed. Koen Stapelbroek. COLLeGIUM: Studies across Disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences 10 (Helsinki: Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, 2011), 177-90.

This article examines a major Anglo-French debate about the scope of neutral rights to free trade that took place in... more This article examines a major Anglo-French debate about the scope of neutral rights to free trade that took place in 1800 and featured Friedrich von Gentz and Alexandre d'Hauterive as its main protagonists. For both sides of this debate, the question of neutrality was bound up with rival accounts of the rise of commerce and its effects on the European states system. These assessments of the past development as well as present crisis and future potential of the European states system show how prominent eighteenth-century visions of European and international order continued to be articulated and contested during the Napoleonic age.