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War of the Sixth Coalition

1813–1814 CE

The War of the Sixth Coalition developed after the destruction of much of Napoleon’s army in Russia. Prussia joined Russia in 1813, followed by Austria, Sweden and other powers, while Britain continued its financial and military support for the coalition and Wellington advanced from the Iberian Peninsula.

The coalition defeated Napoleon decisively at Leipzig in October 1813 and invaded France early the following year. Paris fell in March 1814, Napoleon abdicated in April, and the Bourbon monarchy was restored while he was sent into exile on Elba.

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington1769–1852 George III1738–1820 George IV of the United Kingdom1762–1830 Joséphine de Beauharnais1763–1814 Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma1791–1847 Napoleon1769–1821 Pauline Bonaparte1780–1825

Books

6 Best Novels About the War of the Sixth Coalition

The Second Empress

by Michelle Moran

First published 2012 · 4.3(1,250)

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The Yellow Admiral

by Patrick O’Brian

First published 1996 · Aubrey–Maturin Novels · 4.6(2,315)

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The Loving Cup

by Winston Graham

First published 1984 · Poldark · 4.5(4,269)

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The Miller’s Dance

by Winston Graham

First published 1982 · Poldark · 4.4(4,303)

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Beneath the Aurora

by Richard Woodman

First published 1995 · Nathaniel Drinkwater · 4.3(269)

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Admiral

by Julian Stockwin

First published 2024 · Thomas Kydd · 4.3(401)

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Non-Fiction

1 Best Non-Fiction Book About the War of the Sixth Coalition

Histories, biographies and reference works are listed separately from the historical novels above.

Great Military Disasters

by Julian Spilsbury

First published 2010 · 3.1(82)

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