The Eagle of the Empire: A Story of Waterloo

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The Eagle of the Empire: A Story of Waterloo

by Cyrus Townsend Brady

EN·~8 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

The Little Countess takes Arms for Her Defence.

0:03

THE EAGLE OF THE EMPIRE - A STORY OF WATERLOO

0:21

DEDICATION

1:21

PREFACE

15:05

BOOK I - THE EMPEROR AT BAY

3:23:07

BOOK II - THE EAGLE'S FLIGHT

3:08:07

BOOK III - THE LAST TRY

1:13:56

Description

In the turbulent days before the clash at Waterloo, a spirited young countess refuses to remain confined to the drawing‑room. Determined to defend her family's honor, she dons a uniform and steps onto a battlefield where thunderous cannons and whispered legends collide. Amid the smoke and chaos, she encounters a charismatic officer whose courage matches her own fierce resolve.

Their budding affection provides a tender counterpoint to the grinding realities of war, revealing both the camaraderie and the crushing weariness of soldiers marching under the Eagle of the Empire. As alliances shift and strategies unfold, the narrative paints vivid portraits of daring generals, ragged recruits, and the stark, icy nights that test every heart. The story balances sweeping historical detail with an intimate romance, inviting listeners to feel the exhilaration of triumph and the quiet sorrow of loss.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (462K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2007-02-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Cyrus Townsend Brady

Cyrus Townsend Brady

1861–1920

An Episcopal priest with a flair for action and history, he wrote prolifically about war, adventure, and the American past. His books blend storytelling with a journalist’s eye for drama and detail.

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