Wellington
A Journey Through My Family
$38.03
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
9 June 2015
Summary
Reissued for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.
The first Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815 is remembered as one of our nation’s greatest triumphs and, two hundred years on, the ‘Iron Duke’ is still very much a public figure. But here, Jane Wellesley’s family memoir paints an altogether more intimate and compelling portrait.
Jane journeys through the past, unearthing memories and secrets to illuminate her family tree. It is a saga peppered with fas…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780229300 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780229305 |
| Author: | Lady Jane Wellesley, Jane Wellesley |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 9 June 2015 |
| Weight: | 398g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 134mm x 36mm |
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Critics Review
An enthralling family biography of a British hero.
Fascinating … she paints an intimate portrait of Wellington and his colourful descendents. - Daily Express
A sense of connection between the generations is palpable - ObserverAbout The Author
Lady Jane Wellesley
Jane Wellesley is a BBC producer. This is her first book.
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