"Book review: Waterloo - Christopher Hibbert" Topic
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| Sebastian Palmer | 07 Apr 2015 2:17 p.m. PST |
Just read and reviewed Christopher Hibbert's 'Wordsworth Military Library' title, Waterloo: Book review: Waterloo (Wordsworth Military Library) – Christopher Hibbert It's actually more a synthesis of contemporary accounts, with Hibbert adding minimal text to join the lengthy quotes together. A slim book, and a quick and easy read. But very good – IMH (and inexpert) O! – and amazingly comprehensive: the material covers background biogs on Napoleon, Wellington, Blücher, and their armies, the historical context, Ligny, Quatre Bras, Waterloo itself, and the aftermath. And all in just 250 pages… Phew! Hope anyone not familiar with this book might find the review of interest!?
Cheers Seb |
| Winston Smith | 08 Apr 2015 5:05 a.m. PST |
In years past, SOMEONE on the Nappie Boards would accuse him of bring the antichrist. Just for writing anything on Waterloo. |
| Sebastian Palmer | 10 Apr 2015 2:11 a.m. PST |
Christopher Hibbert as the antichrist? Really! Who's was that mysterious 'SOMEONE'? I'm fairly new to TMP, plus I try to avoid any of the rancour that occasionally rears its head. This is also my first book with Hibbert's name on it. It doesn't seem quite right to say it's really by him, as 95% of the text is quotes! |
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