In 'Canto III' of 'Childe Harold', Byron addresses the site of which famous battle?
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Correct answer: Waterloo
Byron visits the field of Waterloo shortly after the battle occurred. He muses on the vanity of power and the 'earth-shaking' events that led to Napoleon's final defeat.
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