Who was Who at Waterloo
01 Aug 07

'For Waterloo addicts, this biographical compendium is simply unmissable.   Meticulously researched and expertly organised, it represents a quite wonderful resource for both amateur and professional historians alike.' Saul David, author of Military Blundersand Victoria's Wars. 

This book draws you into the battle of Waterloo through the stories of people who were there.   Each entry acts as a doorway into the battle from that person’s perspective. 

References to other entries are highlighted (much like links on a website).  Once you start to follow these links you are engulfed in the battle as you hear accounts from the privates, generals, cooks, doctors and wives who were integral parts of that memorable day.

Here is one such personal account:
“We then marched up to our position, where we lay on the face of a brae, covering a brigade of guns.  We were so overcome by the fatigue of two days’ march that, scarce had we lain down, until many of us fell asleep.  I slept sound for some time while the cannon balls, plunging in amongst us killed a great many…” - TS, a private in 71st Highland Light Infantry

With a cast list of characters from Napoleon and Wellington to the lowliest Private, this book not only tells the story of the battle, it gives unique insights into 18 Century warfare, political, social and cultural life as experienced by the participants in the battle.

It ends with appendices of fascinating information including a chronology of political events, the strengths and weaknesses of each regiment, the British system for purchasing a commission and reports in The Times.

Who was Who At Waterloo brings alive the voices of the battle and is an essential addition to the shelf of anyone interested in this legendary battle.

	Who was Who at Waterloo
	Author	Christopher Summerville
	Pub Date	14 Jun 2007
	Price	£16.99
	Publisher	Longman
	ISBN10	0582784050
	ISBN13	9780582784055
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