The Duke [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Guedalla Philip
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (557 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Generals - Great Britain; Peninsular War, 1807-1814
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Duke
• ISBN: 9781786255037; 1786255030
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158764203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II