Waterloo
the history of four days, three armies and three battles
$22.49
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
2 November 2017
Summary
Waterloo: The Battle That Defined Europe
The Sunday Times Number 1 Bestseller
‘A fabulous story, superbly told … cannot be bettered’ Max Hastings
‘Some battles change nothing. Waterloo changed almost everything.’
On the 18th of June 1815, the armies of France, Britain, and Prussia converged upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the preceding three days, the French army had triumphed over the Brit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780007539406 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0007539401 |
| Author: | Bernard Cornwell |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | William Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 2 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 370g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Waterloo:
‘[…] An account that is both vivid and scholarly. Readers new to the Waterloo campaign could hope for no better introduction, and veterans will find fresh insights.’ Independent
‘Cornwell is excellent on the minutiae of tactics […] he offers narrative clarity, and a sure grip on personalities and period.’ Max Hastings, The Sunday Times
‘An excellent first foray into non-fiction, and proof that good narrative history is no different from fiction – it’s all about the story.’ Evening Standard
‘A gripping “fife and drum” account […] beautifully produced.’ Country Life
Praise for Bernard Cornwell’s previous titles:
‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
‘Cornwell’s narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.’ Observer
About The Author
Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.
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