Publisher's Synopsis
Waterloo: A Sequel to the Conscript of 1813 is a historical novel written by the French authors Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian. The book is set in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, which was fought in 1815 between the armies of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Seventh Coalition.The novel follows the story of Pierre, a young French soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo and survived. Pierre returns to his village in Alsace, where he reunites with his family and friends. However, he is haunted by the memories of the battle and struggles to come to terms with the horrors he witnessed.As Pierre tries to rebuild his life, he is confronted with the harsh realities of post-war France. The country is in a state of turmoil, with political unrest and economic hardship plaguing the population. Pierre must navigate these challenges as he tries to find his place in the world.The book explores themes of war, trauma, and resilience, as well as the impact of historical events on ordinary people. It is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant battles in European history.1902. Illustrated. Erckmann-Chatrian's (pseudonym of Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian) stories are distinguished by simplicity and genuine descriptive power, particularly in the battle scenes and in connection with Alsatian peasant life. Waterloo begins: The joy of the people on the return of Louis XVIII, in 1814, was unbounded. It was in the spring, and the hedges, gardens, and orchards were in full bloom. The people had for years suffered so much misery, and had so many times feared being carried off by the conscription never to return, they were so weary of battles, of the captured cannon, of all the glory and the Te Deums, that they wished for nothing but to live in peace and quiet and to rear their families by honest labor. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
