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The Battle

The Battle

by Alessandro Barbero (Author), Alessandro Barbero (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

At Waterloo, some 70,000 men under Napoleon and an equal number under Wellington faced one another in a titanic battle. Alessandro Barbero's majestic new account stands apart from previous British and French histories by giving voice to all the nationalities involved. The Battle is a masterpiece of military history and the definitive account of a battle that, in the words of John Keegan, 'reversed the tide of European history'.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 460
 Edition: Main
 Publisher: Atlantic Books
Published: 08 Jun 2006
ISBN 10: 1843543109
ISBN 13: 9781843543107
Book Overview: A vivid and original reconstruction of the Battle of Waterloo.

Media Reviews
'This is not just the best book on Waterloo I've read, it's also one of the most original and stimulating works of military history I've come across in years. *****' Simon Shaw, Mail On Sunday 'A thoroughly readable, exciting account of a great clash of arms... Brilliant.' Mark Adkin, author of The Waterloo Companion 'Perhaps the most readable and original account for many years.' John Childs, Professor of History, University of Leeds 'Alessandro Barbero's new book deserves to be read by anyone with an interest in warfare.' Dr Gary Sheffield, King's College London
Author Bio
Alessandro Barbero teaches Medieval Studies at the Universita del Piemonte Orientale. In 1996, he was awarded the Strega Prize, Italy's most prestigious literary award.