The Battle of Waterloo by Matthews, Rupert

UsedLikeNew. Never used! Light wear to corners/edges from shelving.

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Arcturus Publishing Limited. Used - Like New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2016-07-15. Paperback. Like New.

Arcturus Publishing, 2016. Paperback. New. New softcover in glossy printed wraps. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes index and illustrations. 192 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. The Battle of Waterloo was one of the most dramatic and decisive battles ever fought. It marked the bloody end of the long struggle between the new ideals of the French Revolution and the established orders that had begun in 1793, and ushered in a century of peace in Europe.For such a massively important battle, Waterloo is all too often misunderstood, probably because the combatants have concentrated on the role of their own troops. Going back to the original sources, the author looks at the day of battle as a whole, delving behind the headline events to reveal why the battle unfolded as it did.Gives context to the battle, beginning with Napoleon's banishment to Elbe and his remarkable return to power. Looks at every aspect of the battle: the movements, the skirmishes… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2016-07-15. Paperback. New.