Wellington

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Richard Holmes, a renowned military historian and broadcaster, narrates the thrilling story of Britain’s most formidable soldier, who posed a significant threat to Napoleon. The Duke of Wellington’s extraordinary life and campaigns are vividly brought to life through Holmes’ exceptional storytelling. The author traces Wellington’s illustrious military career from India to Europe, revealing why Queen Victoria deemed him the greatest man of the nineteenth century. By blending insightful historical analysis with a semi-biographical approach, Holmes highlights the rapid shifts in military and political thought during that era. Wellington emerges as a complex figure—idealistic in politics yet cynical in love, courageous yet often disillusioned by the horrors of war. As Holmes chronicles his transformation from a shy, indolent youth to the commander-in-chief of allied forces, he also reveals Wellington's flaws, including his infidelities and occasional disdain for his troops, exemplified by the notorious rampage of his soldiers after capturing Cuidad Rodrigo and Badajoz. This beautifully produced work features stunning illustrations and color plates, while a companion TV series will be filmed on location across Britain, India, Spain, Portugal, France, and Belgium.