| Author |
Cotton, Edward, 1792-1849 |
| Title |
A voice from Waterloo: A history of the battle fought on the 18th June, 1815
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: B. Green,1877.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
“A Voice from Waterloo: A History of the Battle Fought on the 18th June, 1815” by Sergeant-Major Edward Cotton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This narrative seeks to provide a detailed and authentic perspective of the iconic Battle of Waterloo, focusing on Cotton's experiences as a soldier who witnessed and participated in the events. The work is thorough in correcting misconceptions and presenting factual information, combining personal observation with historical insights. The opening of the book begins with a preface where Sergeant Cotton expresses his admiration for the Duke of Wellington and reveals his unique position in narrating events, having spent over fourteen years as a guide on the battlefield. He acknowledges the difficulty of accurately portraying the battle due to the numerous conflicting accounts published over the years and outlines his aim to rectify such errors. Cotton outlines the political and military atmosphere leading up to the battle, detailing Napoleon's return from exile and his subsequent mobilization of the French army. The preparations of the allied forces, led by Wellington, are outlined, along with tactical considerations that inform the narrative that follows. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the events surrounding the battle, emphasizing Cotton's direct encounters and the roles played by key figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69670 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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