Wellington's Lieutenant, Napoleon's Gaoler: The Peninsula Letters And St Helena Diaries Of Sir George Rideout Bingham 1809-21

Gareth Glover, George Ridout Bingham

ISBN 10: 1844151417 / ISBN 13: 9781844151417

Published by Pen & Sword, 2005

About this Item

Cloth, d.j. Light shelf-wear. Bright, clean copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wellington's Lieutenant, Napoleon's Gaoler: The Peninsula Letters And St Helena Diaries Of Sir George Rideout Bingham 1809-21
• Publisher: Pen & Sword
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844151417
• ISBN 13: 9781844151417
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Used-Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History & Exploration

About this title

Synopsis

The author wrote numerous letters home from the campaigns that he fought with Wellington in the Peninsular when he was commanding his Regiment. He was therefore in a senior position and privy to secrets of the war. He is often caustic regarding his superiors including The Iron Duke himself. He packs his letters with interesting descriptions of the life and his surroundings.

Once Waterloo was won and Napoleon defeated and captive, Bingham was selected to accompany him on his journey on HMS Northumberland to final exile at St Helena.. There he remained with his captive until relieved by another officer(Sir Pine-Coffin) in 1818. The diary for this period is full of fascinating descriptions of the deposed Emperor and the habits of him and his staff.

About the Author

Gareth Glover is a former Royal Navy officer and military historian who has made a special study of the Napoleonic Wars for the last 30 years.