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Waterloo 1815 - Captain Mercer's Journal (Paperback)
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Waterloo 1815 - Captain Mercer's Journal (Paperback)
Series: Military History From Primary Sources
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Total price: R721
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Originally published in 1900, this book features excerpts from
Alexander Cavalie Mercer's account of the battle of Waterloo. As an
artillery officer at the sharp end, this is his eye-witness account
of the events that lead to Napoleon's final defeat in June 1815.
This is the contemporary view of how the events were conveyed to
the public of Great Britain. Featuring original engravings from the
Illustrated London News and the Graphic, and many paintings from
the era, this book was written during the height of the British
Empire, and the triumphalist mood of the day is reflected in the
tone of the text. This detailed military history provides an echo
of the contemporary attitudes to this turbulent time which shaped
the destiny of the British Empire. This book is part of the
'Military History From Primary Sources' series, a new military
history range compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and
historian Bob Carruthers. The series draws on primary sources and
contemporary documents to provide a new insight into the true
nature of warfare. The series consultant is David Mcwhinnie,
creator of the award winning PBS series 'Battlefield'.
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