Wellington: a ReassessmentJ. Barrie, 1956 - 278 sider |
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... became the consistent ally of France , and as a result lost not only the islands of Minorca and Trinidad , but also two gallant fleets in the battles of Cape St. Vincent and Trafalgar . In spite of this misguided loyalty to his cause ...
... became the consistent ally of France , and as a result lost not only the islands of Minorca and Trinidad , but also two gallant fleets in the battles of Cape St. Vincent and Trafalgar . In spite of this misguided loyalty to his cause ...
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... became visible that he was no longer his former self . First of all he became a prey to profound melan- choly , and then he developed persecution mania , when he imagined plots against his life . On August 9th , Wellington , who was on ...
... became visible that he was no longer his former self . First of all he became a prey to profound melan- choly , and then he developed persecution mania , when he imagined plots against his life . On August 9th , Wellington , who was on ...
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... became involved in a feud with Canning , who was a far more astute politician , with the result that between them they wrecked the Tory party in a few months , and so undid the life - work of the much- maligned Liverpool , who as a ...
... became involved in a feud with Canning , who was a far more astute politician , with the result that between them they wrecked the Tory party in a few months , and so undid the life - work of the much- maligned Liverpool , who as a ...
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