Page 20 Book Review by Ivor Kindle
Book Title: Waterloo Author: Bernard Cornwell Publisher: Harper
With the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo coming up in June 2015 a plethara of books on the battle of Waterloo are entering the shops. Some are new, some re-issued with new
covers...This new book by Bernard Cornwell I found to be a well paced, well told tale in the style of a story.
This battle was about the future of Europe and was a war declared against one man... Napoleon. The narrative is excellent... fast paced and full of interesting detail. Wellington’s role and skill as a general is explored and commented upon.
He, Wellington, is seen as a defensive soldier seeing the morale and well being of his men as a factor in their effectiveness as a fi ghting force. The battle narratives are brutal ... refl ecting the fi ghting style of the early 1800s
...Canon and carnage are the battlefi eld descriptives.
The story explores the fact that the battle of Waterloo was a close run thing
...and was an allied victory. Was Wellington the victor or was it Blucher or did Napoleon just blow it?
From reading the book I have also explored the excellent battlefi eld detectives series on You Tube. Get involved, it all brings history alive. The debate about Waterloo is ongoing and enjoyable and will without doubt nurture your historical taste buds.
Keep reading and studying... Ivor Kindle. STUDIO 32 - moving forward
STUDIO 32 is a Musical Theatre Company based in the Benijofar, Los Montesinos area. Its three aims are to share a common interest in the performing arts and produce good quality shows at local venues. Encourage people of all ages and abilities to take part and raise money for charity apart from producing shows; the company also has a number of social activities throughout the year.
Now in its third year under the directorship of Susan Zillah Wilson it has established itself as a progressive and competent Musical Theatre Company, on and off the stage.
Building on the recent highly successful pantomime Cinderella, the next production for the company in late May, early June will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s well known musical Oklahoma! Looking further ahead, Studio 32 will shortly be announcing its pantomime for 2015.
We are always looking for new members to join us, in particular men, we can offer training in all aspects of theatre, so experience of performing is not necessary.
If you have an interest in music and theatre, enjoy a challenge, want to be part of a successful team or just want to enjoy social activities with a friendly group, visit our site
www.studiothirtytwo.org or contact Ann on 966 318 019 for membership details. If you wish, you can just come along to rehearsals at Casa Ventura, San Luis Wednesdays from 3pm or Sundays from 11am.
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