{"product_id":"9788494339202","title":"Waterloo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaterloo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Alessandro Barbero offers a masterful reconstruction of the battle that sealed Napoleon's fate. With a narrative style that combines historical rigor with the tension of a live chronicle, the author places the reader at the center of the conflict. Through testimonies and period documents, Barbero breaks down the strategies, errors, and decisions that led to the French emperor's final defeat, providing a comprehensive and gripping vision of one of the most decisive military episodes in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book dives into the Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, from a meticulous and immersive perspective. Alessandro Barbero does not limit himself to narrating military movements; he explores the political and human context surrounding the confrontation. The reader witnesses the deliberations of the commanders, the resistance of the troops, and the chaos of the battlefield, all woven together with a precision reminiscent of a film. The work breaks down the tactics of Wellington and Napoleon, the crucial role of the terrain, and the late arrival of the Prussians, offering a clear explanation of why that day changed the course of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary strategy and combat tactics in the Napoleonic era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership and decision-making under extreme pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human impact of war: suffering, heroism, and chance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe end of an era: the decline of the Napoleonic Empire and the reconfiguration of Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at military history enthusiasts, students of modern history, and any reader interested in thoroughly understanding one of the key events of the 19th century. It will also appeal to those who enjoy detailed and well-documented historical narratives, with a pace that maintains tension without sacrificing academic rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the causes and consequences of the Battle of Waterloo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive narrative that facilitates immersion in the development of the conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of the tactical and strategic decisions of both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context that places the battle within the process of political change in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbero, Alessandro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pasado y Presente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e History of Spain, Modern History: c.1450\/1500-c. 1700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 366\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 530 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterloo is presented as a reference work for those interested in military history, thanks to Alessandro Barbero's ability to combine erudition with captivating prose. His approach, which reconstructs the battle almost in real-time, allows the reader to understand not only the events, but also the uncertainty and tension experienced by its protagonists. It is a book that satisfies both specialists seeking rigor and general readers desiring an exciting and well-documented read about a crucial moment in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PASADO Y PRESENTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407205982555,"sku":"9788494339202","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849433920.jpg?v=1781850357","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494339202","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}