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- Title
Book Review: Revolutionary France's War of Conquest in the Rhineland: Conquering the Natural Frontier, 1792-1797 by Jordan R. Hayworth.
- Authors
Hopkin, David
- Abstract
This book review discusses "Revolutionary France's War of Conquest in the Rhineland: Conquering the Natural Frontier, 1792-1797" by Jordan R. Hayworth. The book challenges the idea that France had a consistent objective of possessing the Rhine as a natural frontier throughout history. It explores the complex and evolving aims of the war, highlighting the interactions between war and policy. The review notes that the book focuses more on the interactions between politicians and generals, rather than providing a comprehensive campaign history. It also emphasizes the sympathy the author has for soldiers who were less enthusiastic about territorial acquisition compared to Parisian politicians. The review concludes by mentioning the dismissal and exile of politicians who opposed unrestrained expansionism, and how the territorial claims made by the Republic set the stage for renewed war in 1799.
- Subjects
RHINELAND (Germany); FRANCE; AGGRESSION (International law); CHALLENGED books; WAR; EXILE (Punishment); REVOLUTIONARIES
- Publication
War in History, 2023, Vol 30, Issue 4, p450
- ISSN
0968-3445
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/09683445231206874b