Waterloo
The True Story of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles
Ranked #64 in European History, Ranked #65 in French History — see more rankings.
‘Some battles change nothing. Waterloo changed almost everything.’
Bestselling author Bernard Cornwell 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. The combination of his vivid,... more
Bestselling author Bernard Cornwell 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. The combination of his vivid,... more
Rankings by Category
Waterloo is ranked in the following categories:
- #90 in England History
- #74 in Military History
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