Wellington after Waterloo
Download or Read eBook Wellington after Waterloo PDF written by Neville Thompson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Neville Thompson |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2015-12-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317268710 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317268717 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Wellington after Waterloo by : Neville Thompson
Book excerpt: First published in 1986. In this book Neville Thompson traces Wellington’s life after 1815 using then new archival and documentary records. The work examines the development of Wellington’s character and outlook, and assesses the significance of his persistent involvement in politics over three decades. It shows the Duke was a crucial figure in the development of the compromise between reform and the preservation of traditional institutions and practices. This title will be of interest to students of history.
