Ardagh, John, with Colin Jones
The Cultural Atlas of France *****! Facts on File, NY, 1991; 240 pg, bibliographic reference, glossary, index Like all the books in this series, this serves as both your introductory history text and just about all the atlas you will need. T1
Arnold, James
All Drawn By Horses *****! Good text with line drawings by the author, and an invaluable 2-page glossary of coach terms. Freight wagons as well as phaetons; in fact, heavier on the wagons, which do all the duty of trucks, while on the streets of old only the richest had the carriages equivalent to cars. T2
Boucher, Francois
Twenty Thousand Years of Fashion; the History of Costume and Personal Adornment *** Harry N. Abrams, 1966; 440 pg, index, glossary Includes some surviving costumes, photographed. T1
Bray, Peter, editor
Transport Through the Ages ** Taplinger Publishing Co., Inc., NY, 1971; illos by Barbara Brown Covers a bit of everything, from dugout canoes on. Emphasis on later periods. T1
Brett, Gerard
Dinner is Served *** Archon Books, Hamden, CN, 1968 British meals of the day and their conduct; Part Two covers 1660 to 1900. French Society is not that much different, and finding a book in English on French meals is daunting. T2
Brockett, Oscar G.
History of the Theatre *** Allyn and Bacon, Inc., 1977 Good university-level text on staging conventions, acting forms, audience behavior, etc. T3
Deacon, Richard
The French Secret Service *** Grafton Books, 1990; 363 pg, index, bibliography Chapter 5 is on the activities during the French Revolution, Chapter 6 on Fouche'. T2
Delbrueck, Hans
The Dawn of Modern Warfare: History of the Art of War, volume IV *****! University of Nebraska Press, 1990, trans. Walter J. Renfroe, Jr.; orig. 1923; 487 pg, index From the late 1400's through the Napoleonic Wars, the most detailed and clearly written exposition of the development, theory, practicality, and organization of armies. T2
Duffy, Christopher
Fire and Stone: The Science of Fortress Warfare, 1660-1860 **** Hippocrene Books, NY, 1975 Well-written, well-illustrated and well-designed. The Fortess Wargame for Miniatures is tactical fun while teaching you how things can work or go wrong. The other appendix, on how to tour old fortifications, is good if you get to make the research trip. T3
Durant, Will & Ariel
Rousseau and Revolution *****! 1968; now from MJF Books, NY The Age of Napoleon *****! 1975; now from MJF Books, NY; 870 pg, index, bibliography The last volumes of The Story of Civilization. Discusses everyone and everything. The second volume begins with the Revolution, in which Napoleon made his political footing. Thick, physically and intellectually, yet readable as always. Highly recommended that you read these early on, not long after deciding to write in the period. One of the few easy-to-find sources for Europe outside France and England at this time. T1
Rousseau and Revolution *****! 1968; now from MJF Books, NY
The Age of Napoleon *****! 1975; now from MJF Books, NY; 870 pg, index, bibliography The last volumes of The Story of Civilization. Discusses everyone and everything. The second volume begins with the Revolution, in which Napoleon made his political footing. Thick, physically and intellectually, yet readable as always. Highly recommended that you read these early on, not long after deciding to write in the period. One of the few easy-to-find sources for Europe outside France and England at this time. T1
Hale, William Harlan, and the editors of Horizon Magazine
The Horizon Cookbook and Illustrated History of Eating and Drinking Through the Ages **** American Heritage Publishing, Inc., 1968 Part One has the description of customs and habits, foods available, and some interesting art. Part Two has the tastiest recipes, done for the modern kitchen. Especially hits this period in Part One. T1
Herold, J. Christopher
Mistress to an Age **** Time-Life Books, NY; 1958 NOT a picture book. A lively detail biography of Madame de Stael, one of the feminists and bluestockings of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, detailed as to dates, places, and persons whenever possible, including friends like Mdm. Recamier. T2
Hogg, Ian V.
The History of Fortification *** St. Martin's Press, NY, 1981 Clear, interesting and accurate overview from 7000 BC through the 1970's, well illustrated with photos and diagrams; bibliography and glossary. T2
Inglis, Brian
Trance: A Natural History of Altered States of Mind **** Paladin/Grafton Books, London, 1990 A history of animal magnetism, mesmerism, hypnotism, and related phenomena, especially the parts that do not fit materialist scientism. Details the researchers and their studies through this century. T3
Ingraham, Holly
People's Names: A Cross-cultural Reference Guide to the Proper Use of Over 40,000 Personal and Familial Names in Over 100 Cultures *****! McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, Jefferson, NC; 1997; 613 pgs, index, select annotated bibliography The Contemporary half will do for all of Europe at this period, providing wide choices of individual and family names, with proper orders and procedures. T1
Kohler, Carl
A History of Costume **** Dover Publications, Inc., NY Hand-sized, info-packed, based on surviving clothes first and artwork secondarily. Author's line drawings of construction and detail. Neophytes should use with a picture book, which it will greatly clarify. T1
Loomis, Stanley
Paris in the Terror, June 1793 to July 1794 *****! Lippincott, Philedelphia and NY, 1964 A deep exploration of the lives and personalities of major players like Marat, Charlotte Corday, Danton, Robespierre, Mme. Roland, with glimpses into the petty nobility, the bougeoisie, various street scenes and ways of life. Good as part of the second tier of research. T2
Parkinson, C. Northcote
Britannia Rules: The Classic Age of Naval History, 1793-1815 *** Royal Naval Museum Valuable coverage. Check it out if you are unfamiliar, though it may be almost too basic for Hornblower/Aubrey-Maturin fans. T1
Ros, Martin
Night of Fire: The Black Napoleon and the Battle for Haiti **** Sarpedon The story of Toussaint Louverture's revolt covered in detail.
Salmonson, Jessica Amanda
The Encyclopedia of Amazons: Women Warriors from Antiquity to the Modern Era *****! Paragon House, NY, 1991; 290 pg, no index, bibliography In the chaos of the Revolution, if a commoner could crawl out from under the feet of the nobility, women also dreamed that they could shake off the boots of men. A number of women led careers as violent revolutionaries. T2
Tarr, Laszlo
The History of the Carriage **** Arco Publishing Company, Inc., NY, 1969; translated by Elisabeth Hoch Excellent descriptions of how carriages work, what styles were in use when, and a discussion that sheds new light on the term "high-perch phaeton." T3
Waugh, Norah
Corsets and Crinolines *****! Theatre Arts Books, 1954 Underpinnings, 1600's to 1925, in period art. T3 The Cut of Men's Clothes 1600-1900 *****! Theatre Arts Books, 1964 The most fashionable men's dress, in period illustrations, with tailor's patterns, period comments on colours and fabrics, etc. Superb. T3 The Cut of Women's Clothes, 1600 to 1930 *****! Theatre Arts Books, 1968 The same for women. Both books show fastenings! T3
Corsets and Crinolines *****! Theatre Arts Books, 1954 Underpinnings, 1600's to 1925, in period art. T3
The Cut of Men's Clothes 1600-1900 *****! Theatre Arts Books, 1964 The most fashionable men's dress, in period illustrations, with tailor's patterns, period comments on colours and fabrics, etc. Superb. T3
The Cut of Women's Clothes, 1600 to 1930 *****! Theatre Arts Books, 1968 The same for women. Both books show fastenings! T3
Salamandre: Chateaux of the Loire ***
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