Wellington: The Path to Victory, 1769–1814 — Kindle Edition
Wellington: The Path to Victory, 1769–1814 is the concluding volume of Rory Muir’s biography, examining Wellington’s military career alongside his political life and private character. This Kindle edition combines a substantial 745-page account with reading features including screen reader support and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- The second and concluding volume of Rory Muir’s biography of Wellington.
- Revisits Wellington’s military achievements and his later political career, including his role in post-Waterloo Europe and British government.
- The book description presents a nuanced account of Wellington’s public conduct and private personality.
- Kindle features listed include Word Wise, Page Flip and enhanced typesetting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its scope extends beyond Waterloo and military command to Wellington’s political work and private life.
- The long-form biography brings military, political and social history together in a single volume.
- The Kindle listing specifies screen reader support, Word Wise and enhanced typesetting.
Cons
- At 745 pages, this is a substantial read rather than a brief overview.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Yale University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 3, 2013 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 745 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0300198607 |
| File size | 7.6 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Wellington’s life beyond the battlefield, including his political career after Waterloo.
- Readers seeking a detailed biography of the Napoleonic era and its aftermath.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a concise account of the Battle of Waterloo or a short introductory biography.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the biography as comprehensive, well-researched and engaging, with particular appreciation for its detail on Wellington’s early campaigns and life at headquarters, its writing, and its evocation of British society. For readers seeking the extensive military and political treatment described in the listing, those reported strengths suit the book’s long format. The aggregate ratings are generally favorable, but they do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the coverage as comprehensive and detailed.
- Feedback praises the writing and engaging presentation.
- One customer notes that the account brings British society of the period to life.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a standalone book or part of a series?
It is identified as the second and concluding volume of Rory Muir’s Wellington biography.
What period does the title cover?
The title gives the span as 1769–1814. The description also discusses Wellington’s later political career and life after Waterloo.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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