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Record Nr.

UNINA9910158764203321

Autore

Guedalla Philip

Titolo

The Duke [Illustrated Edition]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

9781786255037

1786255030

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (557 pages)

Soggetti

Generals - Great Britain

Peninsular War, 1807-1814

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- PREFACE -- Reference Maps - India, Netherlands, The Peninsular and Waterloo -- I - The Education of Arthur Wesley -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- II - Sepoy General -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- III - Dublin Castle -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- IV - Peninsular -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- 1 -- 2 -- VI -- VII -- VIII -- IX -- V - 1815 -- WINTER -- SPRING -- SUMMER -- 1. Brussels -- 2. Waterloo -- 3. Paris -- AUTUMN -- VI - Occupied Territory -- I -- II -- III -- VII - The Cabinet -- I -- II -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- III -- VII - Prime Minister -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- IX - Rearguard Action. -- I -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- II -- 2 -- III -- IV -- X-Apotheosis -- I -- 2 -- 3 -- II -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- III -- IV.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is a comprehensive biography of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, detailing his military and political career. It covers his education, his service as a general in India and Europe, particularly his significant role in the Peninsular War, and his leadership at the Battle of Waterloo. The narrative continues with his political life, including his terms as Prime Minister and his influence on European peace. The author, Philip Guedalla, aims to portray Wellington's full career beyond the commonly remembered battles, addressing his contributions to British and European history. The book is intended for readers



interested in military history, biography, and British politics.