Revealing how the men of Waterloo were left to languish after the battle, often homeless and penniless - history's heroes forgotten are now remembered

COLIN BROWN was a Westminster Lobby journalist and political editor for 30 years for The Guardian, the Independent (from launch in 1986), Independent on Sunday, and Sunday Telegraph. He retired from full-time work in 2008 to devote more time to books and freelance work. He is a consultant and regular contributor to The Week. He makes frequent television and radio appearances, reviewing newspapers and discussing politics. He lives in London.