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"[An] authoritative and enjoyable conclusion to a two-part biography. Muir’s treatment of Wellington the general was methodical, but he handles Wellington the politician with flair and , importantly, penetrates his mind . . . This excellent biography should be compulsory reading for all Conservative ministers, MPs and prospective candidates since it will serve to remind them of the value of sober, dispassionate judgement and the duties and disciplines of public service."—Lawrence James, Times (London)
"After forty years, we finally have a definitive new life of the Duke of Wellington. Rory Muir conveys the military, political, social and personal sides of Wellington’s career with equal brilliance. This will be the leading work on the subject for decades."—Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon and Wellington: The Long Duel
"Rory Muir is one of the foremost historians of the Napoleonic period. This is the richest biography of the Iron Duke in many years, brimming with originality and not shy of controversy."—John Bew, author of Castlereagh: Enlightenment, War and Tyranny
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Wellington: The Path to Victory 1769-1814
August 20, 2024His Journey.
Rory Muir is the modern day expert on Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. He is a respected historian known for his work on the Napoleonic Wars, including his book on Wellington’s destruction of the French at Salamanca in 1812, the battle which proved Wellington was not just a defensive general. The Path to Victory is the first in a two part series and looks at the years 1769-1814, showing how a younger son of an Anglo-Irish aristocrat little little potential grew into one of the most competent generals in world history. It ends with the invasion of France in 1814 and the first abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is meticulously researched and richly detailed. It offers a comprehensive examination of Arthur Wellesley, in his military, political and personal life before he became the Duke of Wellington.
Muir approaches Wellington with a blend of admiration and critical distance, providing a balanced portrait of a complex figure. He delves deep into Wellington’s early life, his family background, and his early military campaigns, particularly in India and the Iberian Peninsula. Muir’s narrative is both scholarly and accessible, avoiding hagiography while acknowledging Wellington's brilliance a