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100	1		_aWatson, Thomas E. _q(Thomas Edward), _d1856-1922
245	1	0	_aWaterloo
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2025-03-22
508			_aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Waterloo" by Thomas E. Watson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the events and personalities surrounding the famous Battle of Waterloo, with a particular focus on the conflicting testimonies and enduring mysteries that have clouded our understanding of the campaign. Likely aimed at readers interested in history and military affairs, the book delves deeply into Napoleon's last major battle and the roles played by other key figures, such as Wellington and Blücher. The opening of "Waterloo" sets the tone by highlighting the difficulty in discerning the true events of the battle due to contradictory reports and the inherent subjectivity of historical narratives. Watson then establishes the deteriorating physical and mental condition of Napoleon in the lead-up to the campaign, contrasts him with his earlier self, and outlines the immense political and social forces arrayed against him. The narrative follows Napoleon's return from exile, his rapid mobilization of the army, and the compromised loyalty and competence of his marshals. Simultaneously, the book explores the personalities and positions of Wellington and his allies, framing the events with rich character sketches and a critique of their motives and actions. The early chapters bring the reader up to the chaos and miscommunications of the opening maneuvers that shaped the outcome of Waterloo, emphasizing missed opportunities, muddled commands, and the decisive impact of both leadership and luck. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The Neale Publishing Company, 1908
653			_aWaterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/waterloo00wats
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75682
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