As part of the Charleston Festival (15 – 25 May) authors Andrew Roberts and Jenny Uglow will give a talk about WATERLOO at 4pm, SATURDAY 16 MAY.
Tickets £14
On the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (1815), historian Andrew Roberts, unabashed Bonapartist, explains why he thinks that Napoleon was one of the most extraordinary men who ever lived. In the space of 20 years, he transfixed France and Europe, until he met his nemesis in the dramas of Russia in 1812 and finally at Waterloo.
Jenny Uglow's In These Times: Living in Britain through Napoleon's Wars, examines the lives of ordinary people during this turbulent period, capturing the social context and everyday details.
They consider the international and local impact of the Napoleonic years, culminating in Waterloo.
The Charleston Festival:
Charleston is halfway between Brighton and Eastbourne, only 6 miles east of Lewes, off the A27.
Local information: For accommodation and other local information contact the Lewes Tourist
Information Centre on 01273 483448.
For full program and practical information, see here:
Events take place in a traditional marquee in the grounds of Charleston and last
just over an hour, unless otherwise stated.
Langue(s) : English