Wellington : The Iron Duke Book

Aussie Rick got me reading about the Napoleonic Era 2 years ago and it has been a rich vein of history to explore. Really, how many historical figures are known by one name? In Wellington: The Iron Duke we are introduced to the man credited with ending the threat of Napoleon. The book is a companion to the eponymous BBC TV series (available on YouTube!). We follow Wesley/Wellesley/Wellington from his early childhood, to his days in India through his campaigns in the Peninsular War, ending his military days as the victor at Waterloo and then on to his political career. The book frames the man and his role in the era in an easily understood manner. A hero with plenty of warts. Read the book and then watch the series to see the battle sites and fortifications. 4 Stars only because the final part of the book on his political career was not all that interesting.