Waterloo - Henry Houssaye - Bog

Waterloo: 1815 is a historical book written by Henry Houssaye in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, between the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Allied army led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Bl�����cher. Houssaye's book describes the events leading up to the battle, including Napoleon's escape from exile on Elba and his return to power in France. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the battle itself, including the tactics used by both sides and the key moments that led to the French defeat.Throughout the book, Houssaye draws on a wide range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, official reports, and letters written by soldiers on both sides. He also provides a vivid description of the battlefield, the terrain, and the conditions faced by the soldiers during the battle.Overall, Waterloo: 1815 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant battles in European history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Napoleonic era, or the history of Europe in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.