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As well as defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, Wellington went on to become one of Europe’s most influential statesman and on of Britain’s most reactionary Prime Ministers. At the time of his death he was one of the country’s most respected elder statesman. This biography reports his life.
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As well as defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, Wellington went on to become one of Europe’s most influential statesman and on of Britain’s most reactionary Prime Ministers. At the time of his death he was one of the country’s most respected elder statesman. This biography reports his life.
Author=Philip Guedalla
pages=470
Published=1940
Book Condtion=Ex Special Naval Collection .library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 560 g |
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The tragic story of Admiral John Byng (1704-57). Known for the loss of Minorca in 1756 at the beginning of the Seven Years’ War. His ships badly needed repair and he was relieved of his command before he could see to his ships or secure the extra forces he required. He was court-martialled and found guilty of failing to ‘do his utmost’ to prevent Minorca falling to the French following the Battle of Minorca (1756). He was sentenced to death and shot by firing squad (Voltaire commented ‘pour encourager les autres’), on 14 March 1757.
Reminiscences of a Naval Office. Inc. much of WWI interest. Life beehind the scenes in the Royal Navy in the early part of the 20th century.
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