The Political and Military History of the Campaign of Waterloo (1864) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165843565)

The Political and Military History of the Campaign of Waterloo is a book written by Antoine Henri De Jomini and published in 1864. The book is a detailed account of the famous Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and resulted in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. Jomini, a Swiss military commander and historian, provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and military events leading up to the battle, including the strategies and tactics employed by both the French and Allied forces. He also examines the impact of the battle on European politics and the subsequent downfall of Napoleon's empire. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the campaign. Jomini draws on a wealth of primary sources, including official reports, personal accounts, and military maps, to provide a detailed and accurate account of the battle. Overall, The Political and Military History of the Campaign of Waterloo is a seminal work in the field of military history and provides valuable insights into one of the most significant battles in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military strategy, tactics, and history.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.

Author: Antoine Henri Jomini
ISBN-10: 1165843560
ISBN-13: 9781165843565
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 254
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d