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| Arthur Wellesley First Duke of Wellington |
On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Idaho author James Mace presented
“Wellington and the Hundred Days” at a meeting of the Idaho Region of the Jane
Austen Society of North America. Mr.
Mace is the author of the Soldier of
Rome: The Artorian Chronicles series
and of I Stood with Wellington and Forlorn Hope: The Storming of Badajoz.
Mr. Mace’s interesting and informative presentation
introduced Arthur Wellesley, the First Duke of Wellington and explored
Wellington’s life, military career, and legacy.
He gave a detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo and compared
Wellington’s experience and expertise to the experience and expertise of
Napoleon. Mr. Mace displayed pictures
from his travels and research and answered questions on a variety of topics
related to Wellington. Mr. Mace’s
presentation helped the audience understand the British army during the
Napoleonic Wars and appreciate a fascinating figure in British history.
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| James Mace |
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| Members and guests of Idaho JASNA listen to Mr. Mace |