The Coming Waterloo (1901)

By Cairnes Cairnes and William Elliot Cairnes

Book Overview

The Coming Waterloo is a historical novel written by William Elliot Cairnes and published in 1901. The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the story of a young English officer named Charles Holroyd who is sent to Belgium to fight against Napoleon's army. Along the way, he meets a beautiful French woman named Marie and they fall in love, despite their countries being at war.As the battle of Waterloo approaches, Charles and Marie face difficult decisions about their loyalties and the future of their relationship. The novel also explores the political and military strategies of both sides, as well as the personal struggles of soldiers and civilians caught up in the conflict.The Coming Waterloo is a gripping and dramatic portrayal of one of the most significant battles in European history, and offers a unique perspective on the human cost of war. Cairnes' vivid descriptions of the battlefield and the characters involved bring the story to life and make it a compelling read for anyone interested in history or military fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167007859
• ISBN13: 9781167007859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"