Publisher's Synopsis
A Detailed Account Of The Battles Of Quatre Bras, Ligny, And Waterloo: Preceded By A Short Relation Of Events (1816) is a historical book written by Bain Nicolson. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the three famous battles that took place during the Napoleonic Wars: Quatre Bras, Ligny, and Waterloo. The author has done extensive research and analysis to present an accurate and detailed description of these battles, including the strategies, tactics, and movements of the armies involved. The book begins with a short introduction that provides a brief overview of the events leading up to the battles, including the political and military situation in Europe at the time. The author then proceeds to describe each battle in great detail, starting with Quatre Bras, which was fought between the French and the Allied forces on June 16, 1815. The battle of Ligny, fought between the French and Prussian armies on June 18, 1815, is also described in great detail. The book's main focus is on the Battle of Waterloo, which was fought on June 18, 1815, between the French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington. The author provides a detailed account of the battle, including the movements of the armies, the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, and the key events that led to the eventual defeat of the French army.Overall, A Detailed Account Of The Battles Of Quatre Bras, Ligny, And Waterloo: Preceded By A Short Relation Of Events (1816) is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars or military history in general. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the battles and the events leading up to them, making it a valuable addition to any history enthusiast's library.Preceded By A Short Relation Of Events, Attending The Temporary Revolution Of 1815, In France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
