Waterloo 1815 (Collection)

On June 18, 1815, the French forces clashed with the allied British and Prussian troops near the village Waterloo
The French defeat led to the abdication of Napoleon (1769–1821) and the end of the First French Empire
The collection comprises three central reports, various eyewitness accounts, letters and notes, as well as over 200 illustrations, maps, and diagrams

Waterloo 1815 (Collection)

British Library (London, United Kingdom) / Brown University Library (Providence, USA) / Wormsley Library (Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom)

Waterloo 1815 - The Exemplary Edition Copyright Photos: Ziereis Facsimiles

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Waterloo 1815 (Collection)

The collection Waterloo 1815 brings together the most important documents relating to the historic Battle of Waterloo. On June 18, 1815, near the village of Waterloo in what was then the Kingdom of the United Netherlands, the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) clashed with the allied British and Prussian troops under General Wellington (1769–1852) and Field Marshal Blüchler (1742–1819). The battle ended in Napoleon's devastating defeat, which cost him his reign and led to the end of the First French Empire. The document collection brings together the three most important contemporary accounts of the battle – one from the French, one from the British, and one from the Prussian perspective. These three texts are supplemented by eyewitness accounts, letters, and notes from participants of all ranks. There are also over 200 illustrations, maps, and diagrams. For example, the collection includes John Booth's 34 stirring etchings of the historic event and eight of William Siborne's (1797–1849) famous maps.

Codicology

Alternative Titles: Waterloo 1815
Schlacht bei Waterloo
Battle of Waterloo
Type: Printed book on paper
Origin: United Kingdom
Date: 1815
Epochs: Late Middle Ages Onwards
Style: Other Styles / Unknown
Genre: Chronicles / History / Law
Language: English
Illustrations: A wide range of visual material, including maps, etchings, sketches, and diagrams
Content: Anthology of British, French, and Prussian documents on the Battle of Waterloo
Artist / School: John Booth (artist)

Available facsimile editions:

Extraordinary Editions – London

Limited Edition: 200 copies

Extraordinary Editions – London

Limited Edition: 1615 copies

Facsimile Editions

#1 Waterloo 1815 - The Exemplary Edition

Extraordinary Editions – London

Publisher: Extraordinary Editions – London

Limited Edition: 200 copies

Binding: Dark brown calfskin binding with gold tooling and heraldic embroidery in multicolored thread

Commentary: 1 volume
Language: English

1 volume: Exact reproduction of the original document (extent, color and size) Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding. This edition comes with gilded edges and includes two additional maps: the map of the Duke of Wellington and the map of Du Craan.

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#2 Waterloo 1815 - The Commemorative Edition

Extraordinary Editions – London

Publisher: Extraordinary Editions – London

Limited Edition: 1615 copies

Binding: Dark brown calfskin binding with gold tooling and heraldic embroidery in multicolored thread

Commentary: 1 volume
Language: English

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