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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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