The Crimean War is now a forgotten war and Alain Gouttman reminds us, with accuracy and precision, the origins, course and consequences of this war which he effectively shows the nature both modern and chivalrous ... He demonstrates clearly how the France of Napoleon 3 wanted to return to his military glory before Waterloo, England wanted to bend the Russian colossus and Turkey fought for its borders and its survival. The book is very well written and I highly recommend it ...
