Buy new:
-32% $30.64
FREE delivery January 10 - 15
Ships from: SharehouseGoods
Sold by: SharehouseGoods
$30.64 with 32 percent savings
List Price: $44.95
FREE delivery January 10 - 15. Details
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$30.64 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$30.64
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
SharehouseGoods
SharehouseGoods
Ships from
SharehouseGoods
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$7.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
Good- Book shows signs of normal wear and tear and may contain writing or highlighting on one or more pages. 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Comes with tracking, 24/7 customer service and free no-hassle returns. Good- Book shows signs of normal wear and tear and may contain writing or highlighting on one or more pages. 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Comes with tracking, 24/7 customer service and free no-hassle returns. See less
FREE delivery Monday, January 13 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Thursday, January 9. Order within 9 hrs 47 mins.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$30.64 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$30.64
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

1805: Austerlitz: Napoleon and the Destruction of the Third Coalition Hardcover – January 1, 2005

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 80 ratings

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$30.64","priceAmount":30.64,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"30","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"64","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"fzwTbDTM3f1p6wZH9tekG64VvwrdG%2BFkfDgoleVSwfLmChSMh6sT18pmZ4L6KuoVXNG5uVWef8i06MlSiIAJ5rCRxf82gETgW1OhcdhAsFYvKbbGQ0PT%2BUPTzIK6lqxLUy3gWDXoMaRoXEwbEt2e9uHKeA4a4NOMnHouV0mvqxpHIG%2BxonzKlg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$7.99","priceAmount":7.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"7","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"fzwTbDTM3f1p6wZH9tekG64VvwrdG%2BFkOE69vYvnxwtXY6CkIwDoSJ4gZgoypxy0mVsm9SKxey0%2B0RUjcKUCAH7XuKAE7q7Mm5fCyhuzFdvOKtXV4w%2FD8Ol6W9OEYthSFsVi9K4d3BzUhdY9KWGhcWIO2v7%2BRNdduj6RH5zoDtsYzq3SCYQ%2BcHPfI62cj0Zd","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Revealing new study of Napoleon's greatest victory. Dispels many of the myths surrounding the famous battle of the three emperors. Brought to life with numerous eyewitness accounts. A Main Selection for the History Book Club. The Battle of Austerlitz is almost universally regarded as the most impressive of Napoleon's many victories. The magnitude of the French achievement against a significantly larger army was unprecedented. In this insightful new study the author analyses the planning of the opposing forces and details the course of the battle hour by hour, describing the fierce see-saw battle around Sokolnitz, the epic struggle for the Pratzen Heights, the dramatic engagement between the legendary Lannes and Bagration in the north, and the widely misunderstood clash of Napoleon's Imperial Guard and Alexander's Imperial Leib-Guard. The author has produced a detailed and balanced assessment of the battle that for the first time places familiar French accounts in their proper perspective and exposes many myths regarding the battle that have been perpetuated and even embellished in recent books. With 1805: Austerlitz, the reader is left with a new appreciation of Napoleon and his Grande Army of 1805, an army that decisively defeated not a hapless relic of the ancien regime but rather a formidable professional army that had fought the French armies on equal terms five years earlier. Robert Goetz has been studying the Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars for the past seven years, an area of specialization that emerged from his longstanding interest in the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. He is the author of several award-winning articles concerning the Russian Army and its campaigns.
The%20Amazon%20Book%20Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

This item: 1805: Austerlitz: Napoleon and the Destruction of the Third Coalition
$30.64
Get it Jan 10 - 15
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Ships from and sold by SharehouseGoods.
+
$28.41
Get it Jan 16 - 27
In stock
Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Ships from and sold by Prime Deals, USA.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
spCSRF_Treatment
One of these items ships sooner than the other.
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Robert Goetz was awarded the esteemed 2005 History Grand Prize of the Fondation Napoléon on December 6, 2005 for his book 1805: Austerlitz; Napoleon and the Destruction of the Third Coalition (Greenhill Books, 2005). Awarded annually in Paris by the Fondation Napoléon, the Grands Prix are presented to the best works of Napoleonic literature. Gathering the award for the best non-French language book, Goetz’s 1805: Austerlitz specifically highlights the Battle of Austerlitz – a battle almost universally regarded as the most impressive of Napoleon’s many victories.

The Fondation Napoléon was founded in 1987 to promote interest and research on topics surrounding the Napoleonic era, both encouraging and supporting many different projects all with the same primary aims, namely, a deeper understanding of the period and the preservation and highlighting of the Napoleonic heritage. The Grand Prizes are selected each year by a jury composed of some of the world's best First and Second Empire historians.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal; New edition (January 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1853676446
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1853676444
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 80 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Robert Goetz
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read book recommendations and more.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
80 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers

Customers say

Customers find the book provides a detailed account of the battle with maps showing troop positions. They describe it as a thorough and insightful description of the strategic and tactical context. Many consider it a worthwhile addition to any Napoleonic library and their favorite book on the battle.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
10 customers mention "Depth"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's detailed account of the Battle of Austerlitz. They find it well-written and informative, with clear maps showing troop positions. The book provides good information and is a worthwhile addition to any collection on the subject. Readers praise the author's deep research and easy-to-follow writing style.

"The definitive account of the Emperor's greatest victory." Read more

"...Night and day, and thoroughly convincing. A must buy for anyone interested in the battle." Read more

"This is a very thorough and detailed account of perhaps Napoleon's greatest victory (and certainly the one he was most proud of)...." Read more

"...myth that Napoleon was terribly outnumbered but he also inserts maps at his own expense (common in history books these days)...." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a valuable addition to their Napoleonic library. They say it provides good information and is their favorite on the battle. The book is well-packaged and shipped quickly.

"...This remains my favorite book on the battle along with Scott Bowden's book on the campaign. A must have for all Napoleonic enthusiasts." Read more

"...though it provides good information and is a worthwhile addition to any Napoleonic library." Read more

"I enjoyed the book . It was well packed and fast shipping . It was in the condition described . Thanks ." Read more

"Good for Napoleon, less so for you..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
    The definitive account of the Emperor's greatest victory.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2005
    Well written by a first time amateur (in the best sense of the word) historian. Lucid description of the strategic and tactical context of the battle. Napoleon neither hustles to glory a la Connelly, nor envisions the perfect plan a la his bulletins. Rather he's prepared to retreat, plans to turn the Allied right, then takes advantage of the Allie's empty center.
    Goetz is very concerned with precisely describing what actually happened. It becomes clear in the text or footnotes at many points in the narrative that Goetz has discovered a commonly repeated misconception. This was particularly apparent in the dramatic story of the clash between the Russian Cavalier Guard and the French Imperial Guard Grenadiers a Cheval. I cross referenced the 3 most accessible English texts. All 3 portray the Russian Guard as advancing on the center trying to restore the disastrous situation - Goetz points out the Tsar's brother was trying desperately to leave the field but remain in contact with the army HQ. All 3 have the Russian foot guard racing 300 yards up hill to attack, then cavalry clashes deciding the action; Goetz has the column's cavalry discovering and routing isolated French battalions, then battling the French guard cavalry to allow the foot to escape, an ultimately successful rearguard action. Night and day, and thoroughly convincing.
    A must buy for anyone interested in the battle.
    24 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2008
    This is a very thorough and detailed account of perhaps Napoleon's greatest victory (and certainly the one he was most proud of). The author briefly writes of how the battle came about by the failure of the treaty of Aimens and the formation of the third coalition against France. The author covers the the pre battle tactical and polictical maneuvering and the major personalities involved, with both sides attempting to put their forces into position to ultimately acheive decisive victory. However, it was Napoleon that was able read his Russian & Austrian opponents rashness and enticed them to draw off the bulk of their forces to attack his right flank and leaving the dominant Pratzen heights vulnerable to attack by the French.

    The battle itself is well covered off with the author detailing the movement of forces and blow by blow account of the battle. In fact the detail is such that it sometimes hard to take all in, but thankfully the author had the foresight to use maps to show the movement of forces at various places & times of battle so the reader can better visualise his narrative. Goetz also makes use of some first hand accounts that give weight to his own explaination of battle.

    The author suggests that was perhaps the French tactical prowess in the field (after months of training at Camp Bologne in anticipation of the invasion of Britain)that gave the French the edge. 'This was demonstrated repeatly by the effectiveness of their musketry, their cool maneuvering under fire, effective coordination of combined arms operations and larger larger scale maneuvers, and a superb discipline produced by high morale and complete confidence in their commanders'. The French command & control system also had flexibilty enabling commanders to adapt & maneuver their forces to changing situations to acheive ultimate mission objectives (that is very similar to the German Army in the WWII in its Blitzkreig). The Russian and Austrian forces typically seemed to be locked and awaiting orders from above losing valuable time & few officers used their initiative. Having said that the Russian & Austrian forces fought hard and bravely and at times were able to throw the French back. In the end it was Napoleon's careful planning, use of detailed information about the enemy and the ability to acheive numerical superiority at a given point that led to his decisive victory.
    9 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2015
    I used this book when working on a Napoleonic computer game of the 1805 campaign. I found this book to be a huge help. Not only does the author's revisionist ability help to get the numbers straight for the Allies at Austerlitz and destroy the myth that Napoleon was terribly outnumbered but he also inserts maps at his own expense (common in history books these days). The maps to me were worth the price of the book. Usually Napoleonic books have a dearth of maps and it leaves you having to constantly place the units on the maps mentally to get some sort of order out of where everyone was at a given time.

    This remains my favorite book on the battle along with Scott Bowden's book on the campaign. A must have for all Napoleonic enthusiasts.
    15 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
    "1805: Austerlitz" is a detailed account of the battle. This book is not a general historical overview but an assessment of the maneuvers of the battle hour-by-hour, minute-by-minute. This book is great for anyone who enjoys the minutiae of Napoleonic warfare.
    One person found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
    Goetz's book is the most detailed account I've yet found of the Austerlitz battle. His research is deep and the writing is clear and easy to follow. The maps are the best I've seen yet for showing the details of the battle. If you want to understand Austerlitz, and aren't timid about some real depth and detail in the telling of the story, this is the book to read.
    6 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2006
    This book is a good overview of the diplomatic and military defeats of the Third Coalition by Napoleon. It outlines the troubles between Austria and Prussia and how the Russians failed to react in time to Napoleons drive. Napoleon's generals were simply able to outperform all of the participants involved. The prose is directed and easy to read. You do not really need any prior knowledge of Napoleon to read this book and for those who are knowledgeable in Napoleon this book may drag on a little at times. Overall though it provides good information and is a worthwhile addition to any Napoleonic library.
    3 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2016
    A well written detailed book including detailed maps showing troop position and movements. If your passion for battlefield details is a determining factor to completely understand a battle then you will not be disappointed with this book.I have toured this battlefield and took many pictures. Now with reading of this book I can put exactly who was where in these picture.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Au
    5.0 out of 5 stars Few scratches on book cover!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2023
    Book cover is scrached and dirty. Text pages are clean and untouched. Good to mention shipping was fast.
    Customer image
    Au
    5.0 out of 5 stars Few scratches on book cover!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2023
    Book cover is scrached and dirty. Text pages are clean and untouched. Good to mention shipping was fast.
    Images in this review
    Customer image Customer image
    Customer imageCustomer image
  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Only for the dedicated
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2020
    Easily the most detailed account of any of the battles of that period, in my experience. But really heavy going. I managed to read it right through, but keep it as a reference book only. I considered only giving 4 stars as the maps could be more plentiful and easier to tie in with the text, but was so impressed with the amount of work that must have gone into researching it, but kept to 5 stars with the warning that you really need to be an enthusiast !
  • Jorg Illi
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent account of the Battle of Austerlitz (1805)
    Reviewed in Australia on July 23, 2023
    As the author stated at the beginning of his account of the Battle of Austerlitz, his view that deals not only with the French side but includes a considerable portion about the allied forces is an excellent point of view. It shows both parties with an equal (almost equal) measure. It is this dual view that is, the treatment of both combatants, that one expects from a good historian. Robert Goetz fulfils this objective in an excellent manner. I recommend this book to any one who is interested in the history of the Battle of Austerlitz and the history of the Napoleonic era in particular.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt service
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2021
    Prompt and correct service, verry fast. Book in verry good condition
  • Fiske Harrison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2015
    Very good