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Book Synopsis''A first-class work of historical investigation.'' Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon and Wellington
The extraordinary story of how one man''s obsession to build a huge model of Waterloo - the greatest model of the greatest battle of all time - incurred the wrath of the Duke of Wellington.
''A book that should be read and pondered deeply by anyone interested even vaguely in the Napoleonic wars . . . Hofschröer''s impeccable research shows that the Iron Duke was guilty of self-regarding pettiness, obsessive vanity, spin-doctoring and a shameful vendetta against a man whose only crime was to tell the truth.'' Daily Express
''Mightily impressive.'' Richard Holmes, author of Redcoat
''This important book reveals what happens when a loyal subject runs up against an establishment that will stop at nothing to suppress the truth.'' Guardian
Trade Review"'Remarkable... a book that should be pondered deeply by anyone interested even vaguely in the Napoleonic wars.' Daily Express 'This important book reveals what happens when a loyal subject runs up against an establishment that will stop at nothing to suppress the truth.' Guardian"
