Of Living Valour: The Story of the Soldiers of Waterloo Audiobook
Of Living Valour: The Story of the Soldiers of Waterloo is an unabridged audiobook by Barney White-Spunner, narrated by Tom Morley. It presents the Battle of Waterloo through soldiers’ accounts and personal lives, drawing on letters and diaries as described in the listing.
At a glance
- Recounts Waterloo through the experiences of officers and soldiers, including their relationships and lives away from battle.
- The listing describes the use of letters and diaries for its first-hand perspective.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The long unabridged format allows room for personal accounts alongside the battle narrative.
- Customer feedback describes the account as informative and easy to follow.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 15 hours and 8 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Author | Barney White-Spunner |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Tom Morley |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes an account focused on soldiers’ experiences, daily routines, families and the battle itself, rather than only a tactical history.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Waterloo told through soldiers’ and officers’ personal experiences.
- Readers seeking a detailed military-history audiobook with a substantial listening length.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a short overview or a narrative focused only on military tactics.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
81% 81% - 4 stars
13% 13% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging, readable narrative and values its first-hand accounts and informative treatment of soldiers’ and officers’ lives. The supplied rating distribution is strongly weighted towards five-star ratings, though a small minority of ratings are lower. For listeners choosing a lengthy, unabridged Waterloo account, the reported readability may matter across its 15 hours and 8 minutes, while the focus on personal experience may be less suited to someone seeking a concise tactical survey.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as compelling and easy to read.
- Customers value its first-hand accounts and informative content.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing names Barney White-Spunner as the author and Tom Morley as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 15 hours and 8 minutes.
What perspective does the book take?
It presents the Battle of Waterloo through accounts of the soldiers and officers, their families and personal experiences, drawing on letters and diaries as described in the listing.
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