No one knows how many died at waterloo because the broken french army never had a chance to make a count, but the best estimate. Nov 07, 2017 the somewhat formulaic treatment of the lives and loves of key characters is a slight distraction, but it really doesnt hinder the accelerating martial excitement of waterloo. This battle was so complex and the result of the battles so far reaching that one could spend their life studying it. There are plenty of colour photographs which bring all the characters to life, along with many maps. Bernard cornwell on waterloo, his nonfiction debut. A fascinating, detailed, and generously illustrated description of. For most of the book, sharpe was an observer, moving from one part of the battlefield to another.
The history of four days, three armies and three battles is a history book written by bernard cornwell, first published in great britain by william collins on 11 september 2014, and by harper collins publishers on 5 may 2015 in the united states. I want it to be useful, a place where you can find information about the novels and where you can discover suggestions for further reading. Bernard cornwell bibliography wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Opinion the waterloo they remembered the new york times. The history of four days, three armies and three battles first edition by cornwell, bernard isbn. With his first nonfiction book, novelist bernard cornwell has done an admirable job of telling the story of the napoleons ultimate defeat. The history of four days, three armies and three battles, released in september 2014, in good time for the 200th anniversary of that battle.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The history of four days, three armies and three battles by bernard cornwell in djvu, epub, fb3 download ebook. As 2020 gets underway, alexander dreymon aka uhtred son of uhtred has a message for you. Nov 21, 2019 it is cornwells first work of nonfiction, after publishing more than forty novels in the historical fiction genre, including the popular richard sharpe series taking place during the napoleonic wars. The history of four days, three armies and three battles my first nonfiction book was published in the uk in september 2014.
In his first work of nonfiction, bernard cornwell combines his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history to give a riveting chronicle of every dramatic moment, from napoleons daring escape from elba to the smoke and gore of the. That is because the writer has taken pains to make sure that the reader has enough knowledge to make sense of the battle. After reading bernard cornwell s recent account of the battle of waterloo, i decided to read his earlier historical fiction account of sharpes involvement in this pivotal battle. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In his first nonfiction book, acclaimed historical novelist cornwell the empty throne, 2015, etc. Two of the historical novel series have been adapted for television.
The history of four days, three armies and three battles. In his first work of nonfiction, bernard cornwell combines his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history to give a riveting chronicle of every dramatic moment, from napoleons daring escape from elba to the smoke and gore of the three battlefields and their aftermath. For the 200th anniversary of the battle of waterloo, bernard cornwell published a nonfiction book on the subject. The book recounts the battle of waterloo on 18 june 1815, including preceding events from the campaign of the same name and the hundred days. The history of the battle of waterloo told by a master storyteller. Jun 18, 2015 bernard cornwells nonfiction account of waterloo shows us just how much depth there is to explore. I was greatly moved by waterloo, but i cant say im glad i read it. The author writes of the 200th anniversary of napoleons loss as opposed to the duke of wellingtons victory in a readable account that only occasionally gets bogged down in tactics and the movements of brigades.
The true story of four days, three armies and three. The history of four days, three armies, and three battles ebook 9780062312075 by bernard cornwell. Buy waterloo by bernard cornwell from waterstones today. Bernard cornwell hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. This is the first nonfiction book by bernard cornwell, but he brings all the talent that he has honed over the years in writing his many historical novels to retelling the story of waterloo. The author writes of the 200th anniversary of napoleons loss as opposed to the duke of wellingtons victory in a readable account that only occasionally gets.
Some books we have purchased with our own money or borrowed from a public library and will be noted as such. In addition to the many fiction series, and the fictional retelling of the battle of waterloo, cornwell published a nonfiction book, waterloo. There are others devoted to my books and some of them are very good, but this one is the authorised version. A number of years ago he had written a historical fiction book about waterloo in his richard sharpe series. Oct 23, 2010 there was a book out last year that had on the cover better than bernard cornwell, or your money back. I had read his grail quest trilogy before coming to this series, which i thought was a trilogy, but now know could go on much longer it will be.
It is cornwells first work of nonfiction, after publishing more than forty novels in the historical fiction genre, including the popular richard sharpe series taking place during the napoleonic wars. A fascinating, detailed, and generously illustrated description of the battle that changed the fate of 19thcentury europe. Apr 24, 2015 new york times bestselling author bernard cornwell discusses his nonfiction debut, waterloo the definitive, illustrated history of one of the greatest battles ever fought. Bernard cornwell, obe born 23 february 1944 is an english author of historical novels and a history of the waterloo campaign. The history of four days, three armies and three battles my first and possibly only. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. While breaking no new ground, the author does an excellent job of telling the story of the campaign, including the battles of quatre bras and ligny that were fought immediately prior to waterloo. On june 18, 1815, the armies of france, britain, and. Bernard cornwell is the author of the acclaimed new york times bestselling saxon tales series, which includes the last kingdom, the pale horseman, lords of the north, sword song, the burning land, death of kings, the pagan lord, and, most recently, the empty throne and warriors of the storm, and which serves as the basis for the hit television series the last kingdom. Bernard cornwell is a master of history and master of the pen. The history of four days, three armies, and three battles. It is cornwells first work of nonfiction, after publishing more than forty novels in the.
But this book has been able to teach what i wanted to know. The book will be published in the uk in september 2014. He is best known for his novels about napoleonic wars rifleman richard sharpe. Bernard cornwell s narrative covering waterloo is probably the easiest and most enjoyable book on the subject. He wrote a nonfiction book on the battle of waterloo, in addition to the fictional story of the famous battle in the sharpe series.
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