Tourcoing by Hilaire Belloc
"Tourcoing" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the significant but often overlooked Battle of Tourcoing, which took place during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. It delves into the military and political context surrounding the battle, examining the strategies employed by the troops involved, particularly the British contingent under the Duke of York, and the implications of the battle onEuropean history as a whole. The opening of the text sets the stage for an analysis of the Battle of Tourcoing, emphasizing its importance despite a general lack of awareness among English historians. It discusses the political circumstances leading up to the battle against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the military campaigns that ensued. Notably, the narrative outlines how the actions and decisions made during this battle reverberated throughout the subsequent military engagements and ultimately shaped the trajectory of European society. Through a detailed examination of both strategic missteps and successes, the text invites readers to reconsider the significance of Tourcoing within the broader scope of military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
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| Title | Tourcoing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Tourcoing, Battle of, Tourcoing, France, 1794 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32260 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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