Scotland's Waterloo

Discover Scotland's Waterloo — a compelling story from Luath Press.

Perfect for readers seeking authentic Scottish voices and meaningful narratives.

About the Ebook

I saw the field of battle' It still exhibits a most striking picture of desolation all the neighbouring houses being broken down by cannon-shot and shells. There was one sweet little chateau in particular called Hougomont which was the object of several desperate assaults and was at length burned to the ground' There was an immense carnage on this spot and the stench of the dead bodies is still frightfully sensible. WALTER SCOTT

Why was the Battle of Waterloo so significant for Scottish history? How has the conflict been represented in Scottish art and literature? What did the Scots who witnessed the battle and its aftermath have to say about it at the time?

The Battle of Waterloo represented a seismic shift in the tectonic plates of national identity for Scotland. In art and political rhetoric, the Scots became the poster boys of the British Empire at Waterloo. Ostensibly fighting alongside England against France, the battle also arguably saw Scotland move away from the Auld Alliance towards identification with the United Kingdom.

Scotland's Waterloo concentrates on how the battle was perceived at the time, showcasing the different ways that illustrious Scots documented and responded to the battle in its immediate aftermath. Owen Dudley Edwards starts with the painters and their patrons, before moving on to the fascinating eyewitness accounts of Scottish soldiers and doctors. He finally introduces the voices of two of the most famous Scottish writers who experienced the horrific aftermath of the battle first-hand, Sir Walter Scott and Lord Byron.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Authentic voice and compelling narrative.
• Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
• Rich insights into Scottish life and culture.
• Perfect for readers seeking meaningful stories.

About the Author

OWEN DUDLEY EDWARDS was born on the 27th March 1938 in Dublin, Ireland.

Edwards is an Irish historian and former Reader in Commonwealth and American History at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the editor of the ‘Oxford Sherlock Holmes’ series, and is a renowned expert on the authors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, P. G. Wodehouse and Oscar Wilde.

Edwards attended Belvedere College, Dublin, University College, Dublin, and The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. In 1966 he married Barbara Balbirnie Lee and they have three children. He is a practising Catholic and actively involved in the church.

His past book include Dave Does the Right Thing, Burke and Hare and How David Cameron Saved Scotland.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 17 June 2015

Print Length: 204 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324523

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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