Conscript of 1813 and Waterloo (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

MM. Erckmann-Chatrian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483588199 ISBN 13: 9780483588196

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

From the authors of classic European historical fiction, this vivid tale follows a soldier’s perilous return from war into a country still feeling the aftershocks of conquest and change.

A deeply personal voyage unfolds against a broad backdrop of revolution, faith, and the pull of home.

Set during the Napoleonic era, the narrative moves from street prayers and church bells to crowded towns and a village reunion. It blends memory, loyalty, and the power of family ties as characters confront fear, hope, and the cost of conflict.
What you’ll experience:

• A first-hand look at life on the march, the faith that sustains people, and the stubborn hope of ordinary folk.
• Moments of quiet reflection on loyalty, duty, and the meaning of home after years apart.
• Vivid scenes of village life, military discipline, and the rhythms of a people rebuilding after upheaval.
• A focus on human connections—parents, siblings, and friends—woven through trials and triumphs.

Ideal for readers of historical fiction that centers on personal courage, community, and the pull of home after war.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483588199
• ISBN 13: 9780483588196
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376