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Author Severn, John Kenneth, 1948-

Title Architects of empire : the Duke of Wellington and his brothers / John Severn.

Imprint Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, c2007.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  941.070922 Se83a 2007    ---  Available
Description xiii, 602 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 577-587) and index.
Contents The Wellesleys of County Meath -- Richard takes charge -- The India adventure begins -- Tiger hunt -- Arthur : from Mysore to the Maratha War -- Henry steps forward -- End of the first act : the Maratha War -- Entr'acte I -- Toil and trouble -- The Wellesleys in Spain : the first phase -- The Wellesleys at war -- Reversal of fortunes -- Waterloo -- Entr'acte II -- Encore for the Wellesleys -- Irreconcilable differences -- View from across the aisle -- The final years.
Subject Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 -- Family.
Wellesley family.
Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Politicians -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Gentry -- Ireland -- Biography.
Added Title Duke of Wellington and his brothers
ISBN 0806138106 (alk. paper)
9780806138107 (alk. paper)
Standard No. AU@ 000040830562
NZ1 11009384

 
    
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