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Wellington: A Journey Through My Family Capa dura – 2 novembro 2008

Edição Inglês por Lady Jane Wellesley (Autor)

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Jane Wellesley is a member of one of Britain's most illustrious families. Her father, the 8th Duke of Wellington, was born in 1915, a hundred years after the first Duke's momentous victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, but only a little over sixty years after the death of his celebrated ancestor. When the 'Iron Duke' died Queen Victoria wept with the nation, mourning the loss of 'the greatest man England has known'. A million and a half people swarmed London's streets to watch his cortege pass on its way to St Paul's.

Few facts can now be added about the public man, but Jane's family memoir animates the First Duke as husband and father, as brother and several degrees of grandfather. Her journey through this richly compelling family history begins and ends with the first Duke, visiting the battlefield of Waterloo with her father to set her fascinating tale in motion. Through her parents she reaches back to earlier generations, weaving together characters and places, establishing connections, and exploring in greater depth than usual the Wellington women, who are often reduced to footnotes in conventional histories. She unearths memories, visits places from her parents' past, and discovers much about the lives of her grandparents and the generations before them.

Most of us view the First Duke of Wellington as an iconic figure, whose name has been claimed by pubs, squares, streets, and, of course, rubber boots. In this highly personal account, the public man gives way to the private, and Wellington's legacy is seen through the eyes of those who have followed in his footsteps. Jane Wellesley triumphantly succeeds in wresting the Duke from his lonely column to reclaim him for his family, and so for the reader.

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Jane Wellesley is a BBC producer. This is her first book.

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Editora ‏ : ‎ Orion (2 novembro 2008)
Idioma ‏ : ‎ Inglês
Capa dura ‏ : ‎ 384 páginas
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0297852310
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0297852315
Dimensões ‏ : ‎ 16.2 x 3.6 x 24 cm

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Peter S.

Inspiring and Resourceful....and Lucky?

Avaliado no Reino Unido em 1 de junho de 2019

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At almost 80 years old, I felt I needed to know more about Wellington beyond what I barely remembered from Grammar School. Hence my purchase, and a fascinating and informative read it is!

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frances madsen

what a fascinating family. even though throughout this family ...

Avaliado no Canadá em 3 de setembro de 2016

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what a fascinating family. even though throughout this family epic we meet dashing,daring people it all comes down to a family composed of many different personalities but dedicated to the family values.

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Kindle

Totally a journey through My Family.

Avaliado no Reino Unido em 8 de outubro de 2012

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I was interested in the subject for a start, for we as a family were led to believe that there was some connection with the Subject. If I were to be a little critical, it would be that there was not enough written about the 1st Duke as I would have liked, but the title really told me that. An excellent read though, and the author was certainly into her subject.

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Michael S

An interesting read

Avaliado no Reino Unido em 26 de março de 2020

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An informative book, a good read and helpful for research.

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Stephen Bishop

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Avaliado no Reino Unido em 25 de maio de 2015