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Waterloo : the history of four days, three armies and three battles / Bernard Cornwell.

By: Publication details: London : William Collins , 2014.Description: 352 pISBN:
  • 9780007539383 (hardcover) :
Subject(s): Summary: Bestselling author Bernard Cornwall is celebrated for his ability to bring history to life. Here, in his first work of non-fiction, he has written the true story of the epic battle of Waterloo - a momentous turning point in European history - a tale of one campaign, four days and three armies. He focuses on what it was like to be fighting in that long battle, whether officer or private, whether British, Prussian or French; he makes you feel you are present at the scene. It is a magnificent story. There was heroism on both sides, tragedy too and much misery.

Bestselling author Bernard Cornwall is celebrated for his ability to bring history to life. Here, in his first work of non-fiction, he has written the true story of the epic battle of Waterloo - a momentous turning point in European history - a tale of one campaign, four days and three armies. He focuses on what it was like to be fighting in that long battle, whether officer or private, whether British, Prussian or French; he makes you feel you are present at the scene. It is a magnificent story. There was heroism on both sides, tragedy too and much misery.

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