Waterloo 1815 is a captivating study of the battle of Waterloo; one of the defining campaigns in European history. In particular it focuses on the desperate struggle for Ligny; which saw the Prussians pushed back after heavy fighting by the French Army in what was to be Napoleon's last battlefield victory. With Wellington unable to assist his Prussian allies in time; the Prussian centre was overwhelmed as night began to fall; although the flanks were able to retreat in some semblance of order. Stunning illustrations augment the drama of the fighting in this area while considerable new research drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts provide a detailed and engaging resource for all aspects of the battle.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dense; voluminous; but well worth the effort.By Justin B. SteeleWiniarski has written the most comprehensive and informative history of the first Great Awakening to date. Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the development of American Christianity and the transformation of 18th century New England.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well researched and thoroughBy AtlasAn incredible read. Well sourced; fantastically explained; and very readable; this book is thee resource for understanding the most important influences on the American religious experiences as well as a lasting evolution of autonomy and individual challenges to organized religion.
