Waterloo: The French Perspective by Andrew W. Field (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Waterloo by Andrew W. Field An original and thought-provoking new study of the Battle of Waterloo. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The story of the Battle of Waterloo - of the ultimate defeat of Napoleon and the French, the triumph of Wellington, Bl cher and their allied armies - is most often told from the viewpoint of the victors, not the vanquished. Even after 200 years of intensive research and the publication of hundreds of books and articles on the battle, the French perspective and many of the primary French sources are under-represented in the written record. So it is high time this weakness in the literature - and in our understanding of the battle - was addressed, and that is the purpose of Andrew Fields thought-provoking new study. He has tracked down over ninety first-hand French accounts, many of which have never been previously published in English, and he has combined them with accounts from the other participants in order to create a graphic new narrative of one of the worlds decisive battles. Virtually all of the hitherto unpublished testimony provides fascinating new detail on the battle and many of the accounts are vivid, revealing and exciting... AUTHOR: Andrew Field MBE is a former British army officer whose travels around the world have given him a unique opportunity to explore battlefields from ancient history to present times. He has always harboured a special fascination for the Napoleonic Wars. In particular he has reassessed Napoleons campaigns in 1814 and 1815, and has carried out extensive research into Wellingtons battles in the Peninsula. His books include Talavera: Wellingtons First Victory in Spain, Prelude to Waterloo: Quatre Bras, Grouchys Waterloo: The Battles of Ligny and Wavre and Waterloo: Rout and Retreat: The French Perspective. 30 b/w illustrations Author Biography Andrew Field MBE is a former British army officer whose travels around the world have given him a unique opportunity to explore battlefields from ancient history to present times. He has always harboured a special fascination for the Napoleonic Wars. In particular he has reassessed Napoleons campaigns in 1814 and 1815, and has carried out extensive research into Wellingtons battles in the Peninsula. His books include Talavera: Wellingtons First Victory in Spain, Prelude to Waterloo: Quatre Bras, Grouchys Waterloo: The Battles of Ligny and Wavre and Waterloo: Rout and Retreat: The French Perspective. Review While there has been a relative deluge of books on the Waterloo campaign and battle from the British Perspective and a significant number in recent years covering the Prussian operations, until now one had to know French to understand Napoleons Army and the hows and whys of its actions in the campaign. Andrew Field has filled that hole...Fields extensive use of French soldiers accounts makes clear how close the French came to winning both battles....after reading one understands why Wellington called Waterloo "the nearest run thing you ever saw in your life, " and gains an appreciation for the exploits of Napoleons Armee du Nord in 1815..."-- "The NYMAS Review" Review Quote While there has been a relative deluge of books on the Waterloo campaign and battle from the British Perspective and a significant number in recent years covering the Prussian operations, until now one had to know French to understand Napoleons Army and the hows and whys of its actions in the campaign. Andrew Field has filled that hole...Fields extensive use of French soldiers accounts makes clear how close the French came to winning both battles....after reading one understands why Wellington called Waterloo "the nearest run thing you ever saw in your life, " and gains an appreciation for the exploits of Napoleons Armee du Nord in 1815..." Feature An original and thought-provoking new study of the Battle of Waterloo Details ISBN1526752506 Pages 320 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1526752506 ISBN-13 9781526752505 Format Paperback Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Pen & Sword Military Subtitle The French Perspective Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 30 colour and black and white illustrations DEWEY 940.2742 Short Title Waterloo Language English Author Andrew W. Field Publication Date 2019-05-28 UK Release Date 2019-05-28 AU Release Date 2019-05-28 NZ Release Date 2019-05-28 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:123807573;

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