The documentary explores the growing success of the Iron Duke, his breakout defeat of Napoleon in the Peninsular War, the Battle of Waterloo and his reactionary position on the Reform Bill as prime minister. Parallel with this we see his growing narcissism shown in his brutal treatment of the Duchess. I found this especially interesting as I am a descendent of Viscountess Fanny Nelson who had a similar situation to face. My new novel, Nelson's Folly explores this.
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Some interesting insights but often quite superficial
grantss2 May 2019
The life of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, with an emphasis on his private life.
The Duke of Wellington is one of the foremost and most famous military figures of all time. While his military feats are well known, this documentary largely shows his lesser-known and troubled private life. Provides some interesting insights but feels quite superficial at times.
This may due to the brief nature of the documentary. A much more extensive documentary, ideally a series, would have been much more ideal. Then, rather than just concentrate on his personal life, we would have seen that plus his much more interesting military endeavours.
The Duke of Wellington is one of the foremost and most famous military figures of all time. While his military feats are well known, this documentary largely shows his lesser-known and troubled private life. Provides some interesting insights but feels quite superficial at times.
This may due to the brief nature of the documentary. A much more extensive documentary, ideally a series, would have been much more ideal. Then, rather than just concentrate on his personal life, we would have seen that plus his much more interesting military endeavours.
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