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Waterloo: Richard Sharpe and the Waterloo Campaign, 15 June to 18 June 1815 Audiobook
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With the emperor Napoleon at its head, an enormous French army is marching toward Brussels. The British and their allies are also converging on Brussels in preparation for a grand society ball.
It is up to Richard Sharpe to convince the Prince of Orange, the inexperienced commander of Wellington’s Dutch troops, to act before it is too late. But Sharpe’s warning cannot stop the tide of battle, and the British suffer heavy losses on the road to Waterloo. Wellington has few reserves of men and ammunition, the Prussian army has not arrived, and the French advance wields tremendous firepower and determination. Victory seems impossible.
In this, the culmination of Richard Sharpe’s long and arduous career, Bernard Cornwell brings to life all of the horror and exhilaration of one of the greatest military triumphs of all time.
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"For those of us who read these books for the battles, tactics, and heroism, this was one of the best of the series. If you like intrigue or moon over Sharpe's character, you will find only a little to your liking. I could hardly put it down and find it the best account I've read of Waterloo."
— Tom (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A marvelous mixture of fact and fiction concerning individual bravery and audacity amidst the everyday drama and turmoil of war.”
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“Cornwell writes more gripping battle scenes than any other contemporary author.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" Rollicking read, read also for a great overview of Wellington and Napoleon. Napoleon & Wellington "
— Ken, 2/20/2014 -
" I mild addiction to Richard Sharpe was continued in Waterloo. Bernard Cornwell's masterful storytelling brought the battle and the completion of the Napoleonic Wars to vivid light in my mind as most of the plots came to a close. "
— Adam, 2/18/2014 -
" Quite a simplistic, Anglophile reading of history. Good fun all the same "
— Jamie, 2/18/2014 -
" Fantastic read, Sharpe is sooo cool and I just love the books. "
— Ingrid, 2/9/2014 -
" Love this wonderful series--characters and situations seem very real. Cornwell is not only a wonderful writer of fiction but combines it with sound history. "
— Booksrock, 2/5/2014 -
" great author who interweaves history into a story that is easily followed and hard to put down "
— Jason, 2/4/2014 -
" Another in a long line of great Sharpe books. If you are a fan of the series, this one will not disappoint. "
— Dave, 1/29/2014 -
" decent story, but after finishing some great sharpe's novels I found this one not quite as engaging "
— Scott, 1/16/2014 -
" A great way to learn the history of the Battle of Waterloo. All the Sharpe stories are worth reading. "
— Marion, 12/11/2013 -
" Undoubtedly the finale I wanted while reading the previous 19 volumes. "
— Jesse, 11/20/2013 -
" I think one of my favorites in the series. I went to the Waterloo battlefield not too long after reading this and it provided a great overview to the battle ( I know, the are actual history books to read about the battle, but I like Sharpe being there ) "
— Bruce, 10/30/2013 -
" For me this book is barely saved from being a dire cheese fest by it's historical accuracy and naval detail. "
— Exiledbacchus, 10/13/2013 -
" Napoleon is back from Elba and Europe is at war again. Waterloo is arguably the most important battle in the Napoleonic wars and Bernard Cornwell puts a beautiful spin on the progression of the battle. Sharpe has to fight for England again against a country where he has planted his roots. "
— Oleg, 10/7/2013 -
" Great ending to the Napoleonic wars and the Sharpe sagas! "
— John, 5/11/2013 -
" Great storytelling to illustrate Napoleon's downfall. "
— Russell, 11/26/2012 -
" Loved this telling of the famous battle from the perspecitive of Sharpe! "
— Tenya, 10/5/2012 -
" A fine conclusion to a 21-book series. "
— Nat, 7/15/2012 -
" Brutal, and of the best. "
— Richard, 6/10/2012 -
" One star less than the usual Sharpe four-star read, mainly because this book is more a description of the battle of Waterloo than a Sharpe novel. However, as a description, it excels, particularly in giving the reader a visceral sense of how it was 'the nearest run thing you ever saw in your life'. "
— Edoardo, 3/14/2012 -
" Ino that sharpe series is for adults but I read them and loved them there the bedtime series other then cherub "
— No, 1/13/2012 -
" Great, detailed account of the days leading up too the b the battle and the battle itself... "
— Chip, 12/31/2011 -
" Napoleon's last battle is described in detail from the British perspective by Cornwell. Of course, Lt. Colonel Sharpe is there when Wellington needs him. "
— Bill, 9/27/2011 -
" I rate this one a bit higher if only because of the event itself. Historically significant battles of an epic proportion are not common. I loved this book! "
— Mike, 9/8/2011 -
" A great end to the series! This is the climax to the Sharpe novels. "
— Katie, 8/26/2011 -
" Great ending to the Napoleonic wars and the Sharpe sagas! "
— John, 6/7/2011 -
" Napoleon's last battle is described in detail from the British perspective by Cornwell. Of course, Lt. Colonel Sharpe is there when Wellington needs him. "
— Bill, 5/17/2011 -
" For me this book is barely saved from being a dire cheese fest by it's historical accuracy and naval detail. "
— Exiledbacchus, 5/7/2011 -
" Ino that sharpe series is for adults but I read them and loved them there the bedtime series other then cherub "
— No, 4/30/2011 -
" Outstanding. Really gave you a feel of the battles and times. "
— Bill, 4/27/2011 -
" Love this wonderful series--characters and situations seem very real. Cornwell is not only a wonderful writer of fiction but combines it with sound history. "
— Booksrock, 3/18/2011 -
" Love the battle, tactics, camaraderie, and the history. "
— Kathy, 8/30/2010 -
" Cornwell concludes his fascinating Richard Sharpe series, with the protagonist's participation in the greatest battle of the Napoleonic wars. "
— Tom, 12/14/2009 -
" The next to the last book in the 22 book series and my favorite of the bunch. Very nice recounting of the preparation for battle and the battle itself. "
— Ross, 10/19/2009
About Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series and many more, make him a number one bestselling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom.
About Frederick Davidson
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.