Wellington by Elizabeth Longford

Wellington by Elizabeth Longford

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Wellington achieved fame as a soldier fighting the Mahratta in India. His later generalship fighting the French in Spain was rewarded by a dukedom and a grant from the house of Commons worth ?8 million in today's terms. After his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo he became a politician. Unhappily married, he had several mistresses.

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Wellington by Elizabeth Longford

Wellington achieved fame as a soldier fighting the Mahratta in India. His later generalship fighting the French in Spain was rewarded by a dukedom and a grant from the house of Commons worth ?8 million in today's terms. After his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo he became a politician. Unhappily married, he had several mistresses.
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ISBN 13 9780297812739
ISBN 10 0297812734
Title Wellington
Author Elizabeth Longford
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1992-10-01
Number of pages 672
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.