Wellington: Years of the Sword & Pillar of State (Two-Volume Set)
Author: Elizabeth Longford
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1969; 1972
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: No markings
This two volume political and military biography presents a commanding portrait of Wellington, with the first volume chronicling his rise through the Peninsular campaigns and Waterloo and the second detailing his transformation into a dominant statesman shaping British policy and power. Longford illustrates his strategic discipline, personal convictions, and influence on nineteenth century Europe, creating a cohesive study of a soldier who became a central figure of government.
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Author: Elizabeth Longford
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1969; 1972
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: No markings
This two volume political and military biography presents a commanding portrait of Wellington, with the first volume chronicling his rise through the Peninsular campaigns and Waterloo and the second detailing his transformation into a dominant statesman shaping British policy and power. Longford illustrates his strategic discipline, personal convictions, and influence on nineteenth century Europe, creating a cohesive study of a soldier who became a central figure of government.
