1816 A Narrative of the Political and Military Events of 1815

Description

First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce

The very scarce first edition of this work.

Illustrated with a folding map frontispiece, and one further folding map. Collated, lacking four portrait plates.

James MacQueen, a Scottish geographer, statistician, political campaigner, pro-slavery activist, banker and businessman, presents a chronological account of the major political developments and military actions of 1815, with particular emphasis on the return of Napoleon from Elba, the Hundred Days, and the Waterloo campaign. 

McQueen draws on official documents, public speeches, and newspaper reports to compile a detailed overview of events in France and across Europe during this pivotal year.

With errata leaf to the rear.

The narrative aims to provide the British public with a comprehensive and factual record of the year’s dramatic events.