On the night of 1st December 1805, the armies of the French Emperor Napoleon I, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Francis II, and the Russian Tsar Alexander I, positioned themselves on the plains of Austerlitz, ready to fight in what would later become the infamous "e;Battle of the Three Emperors"e;. The next morning, before the sun had fully risen, the conflict broke out and the map of Europe was henceforth changed forever.This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about the Battle of Austerlitz, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:* Understand the political and social context surrounding the battle and the different alliances formed within Europe* Identify the main commanders and leaders who took part in the battle * Analyze the outcome of the battle and how it affected the future of EuropeABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture50MINUTES.COM provides the tools to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries that played a part in the history of our world and influenced how we live today.Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide the key historical information and cover an extensive range of topics, from the beginning of time to the more contemporary 20th century. These books are the perfect place to start if you want to become an expert on any aspect of world history quickly and efficiently.