David Buttery Livres

Detailed, graphic reconstruction of the 1809 campaign in Portugal.

An extremely comprehensive and vivid reconstruction of the battle of Waterloo. For anyone interested in both the battle itself and those touring the site, this book is an essential.

Napoleonic Paris still lives just follow in David Buttery's footsteps.' Armand Cabasson, author of the Quentin Margont series. Fully illustrated guide to the buildings and monuments of Paris that are closely associated with the Napoleon Bonaparte.

Wellington's clash with Massena was one of the remarkable contests in Peninsular War. These two generals carried on a campaign of manoeuvre, battle across Spain and Portugal in 1810 and 1811 which had a decisive impact on outcome of the war. This work provides analysis of the confrontation between these two Peninsular War generals.

At the heart of David Buttery's third book on the Peninsular War lies the comparison between two great commanders of enormous experience and reputation - Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, and Jean de Dieu Soult. In Soult, Wellesley met one of his most formidable opponents and they confronted each other during one of the most remarkable, and neglected, of the Peninsular campaigns. Soult's invasion of Portugal is rarely studied in great depth and, likewise, the offensive Wellesley launched, which defeated and expelled the French, has also received scant coverage. As well as giving a fresh insight into the contrasting characters of the two generals, the narrative offers a gripping and detailed, reconstruction of the organization and experience of a military campaign 200 years ago.

The first French invasion of Portugal in 1807 marked a significant moment in the Peninsular War, led by Junot under Napoleon's command. This campaign also introduced Sir Arthur Wellesley, later known as the Duke of Wellington. David Buttery's insightful study aims to highlight this often-overlooked event, providing a detailed and engaging narrative that captures the complexities and challenges of the campaign, ensuring that its importance is recognized in the broader context of the conflict.

An essential guide to the heritage of this tumultuous period in French and British history.