Waterloo : the history of four days, three armies and three battles
Cornwell, Bernard2015
Book
In his first work of non-fiction, Cornwell combines his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history to give a riveting account of every dramatic moment of the Battle of Waterloo, from Napoleon's escape from Elba to the smoke and gore of the battlefields. Through letters and diaries he also sheds new light on the private thoughts of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington, as well as the ordinary officers and soldiers.
Main title:
Waterloo : the history of four days, three armies and three battles / Bernard Cornwell.
Author:
Cornwell, Bernard, author
Imprint:
London : William Collins, 2015.
Collation:
352 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2014.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780007539406 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.2'7
LC class:
DC242
Language:
English
BRN:
275203