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The third in this epic quartet of novels focusing on two giants of European history, Wellington and Napoleon.
In the early years of the nineteenth century, Arthur Wellesley (elevated to Viscount Wellington in the course of the novel) and Napoleon Bonaparte are well-established as men of military genius. Wellesley has returned from India, where his skill and bravery made a remarkable impression on his superiors. He faces trials and tribulations on the political scene before becoming embroiled militarily in Copenhagen, then Portugal and finally Spain. Napoleon, established as Emperor, is cementing his control on Europe, intending finally to crush his hated foe across the Channel: Britain. The time is fast approaching when Wellington and Napoleon will come face to face in confrontation and only one man can emerge victorious...
Genre: Historical
In the early years of the nineteenth century, Arthur Wellesley (elevated to Viscount Wellington in the course of the novel) and Napoleon Bonaparte are well-established as men of military genius. Wellesley has returned from India, where his skill and bravery made a remarkable impression on his superiors. He faces trials and tribulations on the political scene before becoming embroiled militarily in Copenhagen, then Portugal and finally Spain. Napoleon, established as Emperor, is cementing his control on Europe, intending finally to crush his hated foe across the Channel: Britain. The time is fast approaching when Wellington and Napoleon will come face to face in confrontation and only one man can emerge victorious...
Genre: Historical
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Title: Fire and Sword: Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3
Author(s): Simon Scarrow
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Title: Fire and Sword: Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3
Author(s): Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
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May 2017 : Canada Audio edition
Title: Fire and Sword: Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3
Author(s): Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
Availability: Amazon CA
May 2017 : UK Audio edition
Title: Fire and Sword: Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3
Author(s): Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
Availability: Amazon UK
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January 2009 : Canada Kindle edition
Title: Fire and Sword (Wellington and Napoleon 3) (Wellington and Napoleon Quartet)
Author(s): Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
Availability: Amazon CA
January 2009 : Australia, UK Kindle edition