The Iron Duke: A Military Biography of Wellington [Hardcover]

Lawrence James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 12, 1992

“Lord Wellington don’t know how to lose a battle.” This view of a soldier at Waterloo became the judgment of the world on the man who was hailed as the first general of his age. At Waterloo, Wellington defeated Napoleon, the master of war, finally checking the disruptive forces of the French Revolution that had troubled Europe for over two decades. He taught himself the art of war in India, where his hard-fought victories helped lay the foundations of the British Raj. His armies liberated Portugal and Spain, shattered the myth of French invincibility, and inspired the people of Europe to oppose Napoleon. Largely drawn from original sources, this first-rate biography follows the life of Wellington the soldier, explaining how he waged war, how he inspired the men he commanded, and how he brought peace to Europe.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

“Lord Wellington don’t know how to lose a battle.” This view of a soldier at Waterloo became the judgment of the world on the man who was hailed as the first general of his age. At Waterloo, Wellington defeated Napoleon, the master of war, finally checking the disruptive forces of the French Revolution that had troubled Europe for over two decades. He taught himself the art of war in India, where his hard–fought victories helped lay the foundations of the British Raj. His armies liberated Portugal and Spain, shattered the myth of French invincibility, and inspired the people of Europe to oppose Napoleon. Largely drawn from original sources, this first–rate biography follows the life of Wellington the soldier, explaining how he waged war, how he inspired the men he commanded, and how he brought peace to Europe. Historian Lawrence James’ most recent book is Warrior Race: A History of the British at War. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Inside Flap

A brilliant biography of one of Britain?s greatest soldiers -- the national hero who beat Napoleon, and gave Europe peace -- a humane, intelligent aristocrat. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (March 12, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 029781074X
• ISBN-13: 978-0297810742
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.