Exploring the man behind Waterloo and the legacy that defined himThe Battle of Waterloo is a defining moment in European history that has been immortalized in literature and art for generations. This is the first book to trace how perceptions and commemorations of it have changed over two centuries. It also delves into the legacy of the man behind the victory. Depictions of Wellington; the victor of Waterloo; have varied over the years. Though in the battle’s immediate aftermath the most feted man in Europe; the Iron Duke’s life was lived in the shadows: that of his brother in India; of Napoleon on the battlefield; and of Lord Liverpool and Sir Robert Peel in the post-1815 Tory Party. And in later life; in opposing reform; the hero became reviled. Neither conventional military history nor a biography; this book traces the restoration of the Duke's reputation and argues that the man is as important to history today as the battle for which he is remembered.
#2364607 in Books The History Press 2005-06-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.40 x 1.01 x 7.92l; #File Name: 0750939672304 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Extremely interesting read!By Fiona HintonGreat book!Brilliant; extremely interesting! A great book for anyones collection of books on this subject. It's great to see what Bill Wyman's been up to since leaving the Stones too. From one amazing journey to another.
