Who was Who at Waterloo

Everyone knows about the Battle of Waterloo or do they? This book presents the battle as never before: through the personal stories of over 150 people present at the battle or its immediate aftermath. A reference book a biographical dictionary and a myth-busting expose Who was Who at Waterloo is an indispensable guide to historys most famous battle. Arranged in alphabetical order and with entries highlighted throughout the text like links in a website the book boasts a colourful cast of soldiers politicians peasants surgeons artists novelists poets scientists entrepreneurs and more. It provides many sorties into nineteenth century culture politics medicine and science. It also provides a thorough look at the sources identifying myths irregularities and cover-ups. The book demonstrates how little we can really know about Waterloo. And yet it also demonstrates just how much can be said about the battles participants. . Language: English