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by Christopher Hibbert (Author) "AMONG THE new boys whose baggage was set down at the gates of Eton in the autumn of 1781 were two of the five sons..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (2 Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0586091092
  • ISBN-13: 978-0586091098
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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A bestseller in hardback, this is a highly-praised and much-needed biography of the first Duke of Wellington, concentrating on the personal life of the victor of Waterloo, and based on the fruits of modern research. Christopher Hibbert is Britain's leading popular historian. Wellington (1769--1852) achieved fame as a soldier fighting the Mahratta in India. His later brilliant generalship fighting the French in Spain and his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo earned him a dukedom and the award of Apsley House (No. 1, London) and a large estate in Hampshire. His second career saw him make his mark as a politician with commanding presence. Appointed Commander-in-Chief for life, he became Prime Minister in 1827 and presided over the emancipation of Roman Catholics and the formation of the country's first police force. Privately, he was unhappily married, and had several mistresses (including two of Napoleon's) and many intimate friendships with women. The private side of the public man has never been so richly delineated as in this masterly biography.


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Christopher Hibbert was described by Professor Sir John Plumb as a 'writer of the highest ability' & by the New Statesman as 'a pearl of biographers'. He is our leading popular historian whose works reflect meticulous scholarship. His much-acclaimed books include (in addition to those above) THE DeSTRUCTION OF LORD RAGLAN, THE COURT AT WINDSOR, LONDON and ROME: BIOGRAPHY OF A CITY, THE RISE AND FALL OF THE HOUSE OF MEDICI etc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than a mere soldier - the 1st Duke of Wellington, 1 Dec 2003
By Klaus van Amelrode "kmcva" - See all my reviews
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To be honest, I never had any admiration for military leaders and therefore was never really interested in reading about them. However, I always felt that should have read a book on the first Duke of Wellington as he had been such an important personality. Well, one day I gave myself a push and bought Hibbert' s "Wellington, a Personal History". Having always liked Hibbert' s style and the way he presents the personalities he writes about I hoped that - that reading about the Duke of Wellington would not prove not too hard a struggle. I was not disappointed. The book is - as usual with Hibbert - extremely well written and I discovered much more about the Duke than I imagined there would be. I finished it in no time, got never bored and could complete my picture of the time. So I was actually very pleased that I gave myself a "little push". Not only this but as well the other books Hibbert has written I can recommend. If you never feel very strongly about reading about a specific person and nevertheless have a feeling you actually should do than you will find this book and many of Hibbert' s books of great value and joy. Just to be on the safe side: I do not want to say that his works are "light weights" or too popular. Far from it, but Hibbert has one important gift: he can present difficult subjects in an interesting and very readable manner. So let me say it in the manner of the Eurovision song contest: Here are the votes of the Belgium jury: Hibbert 12 points (or in the amazon review system - 5 stars)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exhaustive, detailed and absolutely fascinating, 7 Sep 2000
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This book is quite magnificent. It traces the career of this extraordinary and emblematic figure from his schooldays right the way through to his death. Hibbert's research is most comprehensive and assist one greatly in understanding what drove Wellington in thought and action. The balance of the book is good. Due weight is given to the Peninsula Campaign, Waterloo and the final defeat of Napoleon, but great emphasis is placed on Wellington's domestic life, his unhappy marriage and to India where he made his name. An absorbing insight into the lives of one of the greatest Britons and throughly recommended.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading, very competent synthesis., 14 Oct 2000
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When I begin to read a subject one of the first authors that I pick up is the Hibbert book if there is one. It is usually a good summary and a decent reference for other sources. This Wellington book is no different.

The work that Hibbert does is a service to readers , in my opinion, rather than a reflection of any new or deep scholarship on his subjects but it is laudable and useful.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Portrait Of A Hero!
I have always thought of the Duke of Wellington as the Hero of Waterloo, but little else. In "Wellington, A Personal History" I learned that he was much more. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential read for any history fan
Any amateur history buff will find Wellington: A Personal History a wonderful read. The author has evidently taken the approach of providing an insight into the personal life &... Read more
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