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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Battle of Waterloo, 18th June
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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Battle of Waterloo, 18th June
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military and political. Emperor of French from 1804-1815. Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1814. Engraving
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This engraving captures the iconic image of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The scene depicts Bonaparte during the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. By this time, Bonaparte had already established himself as the Emperor of the French, having seized the throne in 1804. The Battle of Waterloo was a pivotal moment in European history, marking the final defeat of Napoleon's Napoleonic Wars. In this battle, the French army, numbering around 72,000 men, was confronted by a coalition of forces from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Prussia, and Hanover, led by the Duke of Wellington and the Prussian General Blücher. The battle raged on for over 12 hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses. In the engraving, Bonaparte is depicted on horseback, wearing his distinctive bicorne hat and surrounded by his soldiers. The scene is chaotic, with smoke rising from the battlefield and the sounds of gunfire and clashing swords filling the air. Despite the odds against him, Bonaparte is shown with a determined expression, reflecting his legendary courage and tenacity. The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon's reign and the beginning of a new era in European history. The defeat of the French army signaled the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France. This engraving serves as a powerful reminder of the military and political upheavals that shaped Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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