Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles

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Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles

Name: Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles
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Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles, Bernard Cornwell — 1st Edition, Signed

Publication: London, William Collins, 2014.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 352.

Condition Report: Fine. An exceptional, unread copy of this true first printing. The publisher’s original red cloth binding is remarkably tight and completely free of shelf-wear, with sharp, unbumped corners and crisp, unrubbed spine ends. Internally, the book is immaculate; the text block edges are clean and bright, demonstrating absolutely no evidence of paper aging, foxing, or thumbing, while the hinges remain perfectly sound. The original dust jacket is equally pristine, retaining its vibrant, unfaded colours without any creasing, nicking, or edge-wear to the extremities or panels.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing (with the full number line 10 to 1 on the copyright page) of Bernard Cornwell’s acclaimed non-fiction account of Waterloo. The volume is boldly flat-signed by the author directly to the title page in black ink. The dust jacket proudly bears the publisher's original 'SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR' promotional sticker to the front panel.

Authenticated flat-signed first printings in such superlative, unread condition have become increasingly scarce and highly sought after on the open market, particularly following the battle's 2015 bicentenary.

Published to coincide with the bicentenary of the defining conflict of the nineteenth century, Waterloo is a masterful and gripping account of the four days, three armies, and three battles that ultimately decided the fate of Europe. Blending his unparalleled storytelling prowess with rigorous historical research, Bernard Cornwell captures the visceral horror, tactical brilliance, and sheer human drama of the men who fought and died under Wellington and Napoleon. A masterclass in military history, this sweeping narrative ensures the heroism and tragedy of those pivotal days will never be forgotten.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Bernard Cornwell

Book Publisher: William Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Military

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 352

Book Publication Year: 2014

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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