![]() ![]() Bernard Cornwell brings those combatants back to life, using their memories to recreate what it must have been like to fight in one of the most ghastly battles of history. There was heroism on both sides, tragedy too and much misery. The combination of his vivid, gripping style and detailed historical research make this, his first non-fiction book, the number one book for the upcoming 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. 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. 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. Waterloo changed almost everything.’īestselling author Bernard Cornwell is celebrated for his ability to bring history to life. ![]()
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