Austerlitz, 1805 : the battle of the three Emperors

This is the second volume title in a new series - "Historical Re-enactments" - that will record the world's most important historic battle re-enactments.

In this book, we travel to the battlefield of Austerlitz to witness the bi-centennial re-enactment of Napoleon's great victory - one of the most important events in the history of modern Europe.

The participants and spectators in this recreation last year were able to witness for themselves the uniforms, the weapons, the behaviour and the military strategy almost as it happened on that fateful day in December 1805 - the first anniversary of Napoleon's coronation as Emperor.

It talks about: historical background; the public engagement; Maps and Battle Order; Battle Re-enactment; Napoleon's Army; and Austrian and Russian Armies.

Nearly 150 full colour photographs of the re-enactment of the battle are featured, including officers and men, camp followers and officers' wives.