The Battle of Waterloo is one of the most important moments in military history. The might of the French Empire under the leadership of the Emperor Napoleon faced the Coalition army under Duke of Wellington and Gerhard von Blucher for one last time at Waterloo. The battle saw the culmination of a long campaign to destroy Napoleon’s forces and halt the growth of the French Empire. Both sides fought bitterly; and Wellington later remarked that “it was the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life.†Both armies lost over 20;000 men on the battlefield that day; but it was the coalition that emerged victorious in the end. Wellington’s army counter-attacked and threw the French troops into disarray as the fled from the field. The coalition forces entered France and restored Louis XVIII to the throne. Napoleon was exiled to the island of Saint Helena; where he later died. Waterloo was a resounding victory for the British Army and changed the course of European history. This Battle Story tells you everything you need to know about this critical battle.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A Jeffersonian Who Digs Shirley Chisholm? Hmm...By Dave TodaroSophia Nelson’s story is worth knowing because it adds “oomph†to her thoughts. Go to iamsophianelson.com and learn about this author. You’ll get even more of her story through this book.Nelson's book is at once a primer on U.S. government; and a sermon on U.S. values. Nelson often strings together sentences that; if read aloud with feeling and cadence; could easily be coming from the lips of an evangelist for the Republic. And; her chapters are organized similarly; each around a “citizens’ code†or a “leadership code†that conclude with examples of men and women throughout U.S. history whom Nelson says; have exemplified faithful execution of these codes. One could easily imagine a middle school civics teacher rejoicing that Nelson has given them not only content; but also a great course outline.These are simple messages; though many will find them challenging. Her most memorable quote from the recent C-SPAN interview that piqued my interest in her book: “Know your documents.†She means that more than a few of us should cool our contentiousness over politics and public policy; and channel that energy into learning the U.S. Constitution. She challenges those who’ve withdrawn from the dialog over politics and public policy to get their heads out of the sand; understand the documents under which this nation is organized; and participate constructively in the discussion. Maybe even vote. Maybe even run for office.Nelson’s love of country is refreshing. It comes through as she champions the U.S. Founding Fathers as heroes despite their flaws (primarily their tolerance of slavery and their failure to enfranchise women; in her view); and in her portraits of Americans throughout the country’s history who best exemplified and advanced the notion that was set in motion by the Founders: that all men and women are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; and that government should serve the people and not the other way around.It is as a civics primer – not only for young people but also for adults who want to re-engage with their nation’s politics and polity; that “E Pluribus One†may have the greatest value. Nelson teaches us the Bill of Rights; reviews seminal issues in American history; and tells us why we should celebrate the distinction that the U.S. is a republic; not a democracy: A democracy champions the rights of the group; while a republic champions the rights of each individual. She reminds us of Benjamin Franklin’s quote:“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.â€Nelson articulates a classically conservative understanding of the Second Amendment. Lambs should be well-armed. But hers is a moderate conservatism. Her stated desire to find common ground with sensible gun control advocates; represents a pragmatic strain of thought found throughout the book. She writes like an unabashed Jeffersonian; yet while celebrating the political career of former Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Probably not too many people can make those simultaneous claims.Indeed; Nelson identifies herself as a moderate Republican; and some of the Americans she has chosen to showcase in the book as exemplars of American virtue – FDR; the Kennedys; Chief Justice Earl Warren – will not sit well with some conservative ideologues. Nelson’s concern with issues of racial and women’s equality come through strongly throughout the book. She is writing from her heart at least as much as from her head. The combination of Sophia Nelson’s thoughts and feelings; captured on these pages; contributes to the hope that out of many; the United States can still see itself and care for all of its people as the one great and exceptional nation it was originally conceived to be.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A Timely BookBy CustomerNelson's E Pluribus One is the VOICE we need to hear during a very divisive time in our country. It is a powerful book that urges us to come together as a nation; as a people; as ONE. We are living in a time when our country's narrative is being shaped by differing messages.E Pluribus One not only challenges us to look to the principles taught by our nation's ForeFathers; but it unifies us and shows us a way forward as "we the people".8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Sell Your Shirt to Buy This Book!By The Mack DaddyTimely. Inspiring. Profound. Informative. Every American citizen needs to buy this amazing book because it empowers; equips and enables us to hold our elected officials accountable. We receive our rights from God and not from government. E Pluribus One not only reminds us of this great truth; but encourages Americans to know the US Constitution; take an active role in local politics through voting; registering others to vote; knowing how our Republic works; and reclaiming the original vision of our Founding Fathers. I found myself gripped with excitement and anticipation after reading each paragraph with an expectation of learning something new and powerful! Timely book with timely message! Ms. Nelson has done it again! Phenomenal job!
