02260cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500490015126400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800260041752013220044353400450176565300160181065300600182685600430188699900170192920515UtSlPG20260610133456.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBrady, Cyrus Townsend,d1861-192014aThe Eagle of the Empire: A Story of Waterloo 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-02-04  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Eagle of the Empire: A Story of Waterloo" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the tumultuous events surrounding the Battle of Waterloo, exploring both the military and human elements of war, with a focus on the character of Napoleon Bonaparte and a young soldier named Jean Marteau, who serves in his ranks. It promises to intertwine themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the horrors of conflict, all set against a significant backdrop of European history.  The opening of the novel establishes a somber atmosphere as it introduces Napoleon in a precarious position, anxious and beleaguered as he grapples with the dire news of his military situation. He is surrounded by high-ranking officers who express a mix of loyalty and trepidation regarding the Emperor as they face overwhelming odds. The narrative also introduces Jean Marteau, a young officer who demonstrates unwavering devotion to Napoleon, indicating that he will have a pivotal role in the unfolding events. This first portion paints a vivid picture of the tension and despair among French forces while foreshadowing Marteau's critical mission, setting the stage for impending battles and personal sacrifice in the name of duty and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWar stories  aWaterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20515  c61786d61786