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Synopsis
Told in Christopher Hibbert’s inimitable, highly readable style, this is the story of “The Iron Duke”—the man most remembered for his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo—and a politician of commanding presence.
Booknews
As suggested by the subtitle, this biography focuses less on the military and political side of the man most famous for his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, than on his personal side. The author examines Wellington's relationships with friends, his unhappy marriage, and his many platonic and adulterous relationships with women. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.