Come and hear the incredible story of a man who changed the course of world history at the Australian National Maritime Museum on Saturday February 28 at 2pm. I’m giving a free talk about the Duke of Wellington, the man once called “the hero of the world” for halting Napoleon’s quest to take over the whole of Europe. The final showdown between the two men, the Battle of Waterloo, was one of the most brutal battles the world had ever seen, with up to 68,000 men killed or injured. The Iron Duke is a huge figure in my new book, The Duke’s Secret, which also explores a lesser known aspect of his life — as a notorious womaniser, and my likely 4Xgreat grandfather … book your free tickets here.
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