Waterloo by David Chandler
The Battle of Waterloo is one of the most decisive battles in history. The defeat of Napoleon finally brought to an end the career of one of the greatest and most charismatic men of all time and signalled a crucial change in the balance of power in Europe. The story of Napoleon's return from Elba and his dramatic seizure of power for one hundred days is, as David Chandler's marvellous narrative makes clear, a brilliant adventure story. Basing his account on 20 years' meticulous research and study, David Chandler gives a full and detailed account of the battle of Waterloo, and also discusses the other important battles of the campaign: Ligny, Quatre Bras and Wavre. He takes us behind the scenes to illuminate topics such as the organization behind the armies of both the French and the Allies, the personalities of their commanders, and their strategies, tactics and weapons. The book also includes an appendix in which David Chandler gives details for a two-day tour of the battlefield.
Dr David Chandler was formerly Head of War Studies at The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He is an acknowledged expert on Napoleon, the Napoleonic Wars and the first Duke of Marlborough. David Chandler's Marlborough as Military Commander and The Art of Warfare on Land are also published in the Penguin Classic Military History series.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780141391373 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141391375 |
| Title | Waterloo |
| Author | David Chandler |
| Series | Penguin Classic Military History S |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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