After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819

"After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819" by William Edward Frye is a recounting of the author's journeys through a continent forever changed by war, focusing on the years immediately following Napoleon's final defeat. The book chronicles Frye's observations and personal experiences as he navigates a Europe wrestling with the aftermath of conflict and the shifting tides of power. The narrative begins with his arrival in England from Ceylon, coinciding with Napoleon's return, which sets the stage for a journey through regions like Belgium, offering vivid descriptions of cities, military activities, and the complex feelings of the people toward Napoleon and the Allied forces. Frye acts as a keen observer, documenting the political and social environment of a world in flux, capturing vivid descriptions, providing insightful commentary, and painting a picture of a continent still reeling from the Napoleonic era.