02267cam a22003013u 4500 31289 UtSlPG 20260610133720.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Erckmann-Chatrian Waterloo: A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-15 Produced by Al Haines "Waterloo: A Sequel to The Conscript of 1813" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical romance written in the early 20th century. The novel focuses on the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, showcasing the life and emotions of private soldiers and civilians as they navigate the social and political changes in France after the fall of Napoleon. The main character, Joseph, experiences both the relief of returning to peaceful life after years of conscription and his desire to marry Catherine, contrasting personal aspirations against the tumult of a nation in transition. At the start of the story, we meet Joseph, who has returned to his hometown, overwhelmed by the joy of peace after years of war. The community is abuzz with excitement over the return of Louis XVIII, contrasting significantly with the old soldiers and some other members of society, who long for the days of Napoleon. Joseph is eager to marry Catherine but must await permission from the government, causing him anxiety as he fumbles through the various challenges that come with love and bureaucracy. This opening section sets the tone for a narrative rich in human emotion, historical commentary, and the struggles of post-war society, positioning Joseph's personal journey against the broader socio-political landscape of early 19th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31289 72135 72135