waterloo, battle of, waterloo, belgium, 1815

Follows the fortunes of men of all ranks on both sides--and some women too.

An account of the Battle of Waterloo which includes the historical background and phases of the battle as well as the aftermath.

Explores Napoleon's legendary loss at the Battle of Waterloo, covering topics such as the leaders and armies on both sides, the ways in which the fight itself was unusual, and the effects of the battle's outcome on European history.

Presenst a history of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place in June of 1815 among the British and Prussians against Napoleon's French army, arguing that Waterloo can be seen as determining the fate of nineteenth-century Europe.

Presents an overview of the battle fought at Waterloo, on June, 18, 1815, when Napoleon's seventy thousand men were defeated by the command of the Duke of Wellington, describing the bloody fight and the impact it had on history.

Beautiful widow Lady Barbara Childe, the darling of the social whirl surrounding the Duke of Wellington in Brussels in 1815, continues her wild behavior even after becoming engaged to dashing Colonel Charles Audley, but when the realities of war reach the city, she begins to see what is really important and rises to the occasion.

A satirical look at Victorian manners recounting the experiences of two finishing school graduates, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley.

Recounts each stage of the Battle of Waterloo focusing the political, strategic, and historical aspects. Also discusses how the battle was lost based on information found in a recently discovered document.