Today we'll learn about the classic 1970 film Waterloo and its depiction of Napoleon's final defeat. Joining us to discuss the historical accuracy of Waterloo is historian and professor at Louisiana State University, Alexander Mikaberidze. Alexander has also written numerous books on the Napoleonic era, including his latest which is called The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History.

Learn more about the true story with Alexander's books

• The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174globalhistory
• The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174greatescape
• The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon Against Kutuzov: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174borodino
• Russian Eyewitnesses of the Campaign of 1807: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174eyewitnesses
• The Russian Officer Corps of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: 1792-1815: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174officercorps
• Find more of Alexander's books at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174guest

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