Originally published in 1900, this book features excerpts from Alexander
Cavalié Mercer's account of the battle of Waterloo. As an artillery
officer at the sharp end, this is his eyewitness 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'.