Wellington: triumphs, politics and passions / Paul Cox; with a foreword by William Hague
2015, First Edition. London: National Portrait Gallery. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Previous owner's inscription. Item #363515
Physical description: 128 pages: illustrations. Contents: "The last great Englishman": the life of Wellington -- "The most desperate business" : Wellington in the army -- The "Waterloo idol" defeated: Wellington in politics -- Chronology. Subjects: War in art; Exhibitions. War in art.
Generals Great Britain; Biography. Generals Great Britain 19th century; Biography. Generals Great Britain 19th century; Portraits. Prime ministers Great Britain 19th century; Biography. Prime ministers Great Britain 19th century; Portraits.
Price: €12.95