Before and after Waterloo Letters from Edward Stanley, sometime Bishop of Norwich (1802; 1814; 1816)

"Before and After Waterloo" by Edward Stanley is a compilation of letters penned in the early 1800s, featuring the thoughts and views of Stanley as the Bishop of Norwich as he journeyed through Europe during key historical events, specifically around the Napoleonic Wars and the result of the Battle of Waterloo. Stanley's letters show his travels through France, Italy, and Spain and give information into the cultural and political environment, showing how these events profoundly impacted everyday people. The book starts with Edward Stanley beginning a Grand Tour of Europe in 1802, after the Treaty of Amiens, permitting English travelers into France. His letters vividly tell of his experiences with accounts of France's Reign of Terror and poverty. Stanley's first looks at cities like Rouen and Paris show a mix of excitement as he looks at what war has done. His observations are enriched with cultural encounters, giving a personal view of this historical period.