Men of WaterlooAccount of the dramatic events of Napoleon's last one hundred days in power, with emphasis on the thoughts and feelings of the men involved. |
Contents
One The Stage Is Set 1 | 11 |
Two The News Breaks | 19 |
Three An Uncircumcised Triumph | 37 |
Copyright | |
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