Generals and Napoleon

Author: John W. Viscardo

Generals and Napoleon, presented by John Viscardo, focuses on the greatest collection of military talent in history - during the age of Napoleon! Instagram: @andnapoleon X/Twitter: @andnapoleon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@generalsandnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon TikTok: tiktok.com/@andnapoleon
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Episode 153 - The Duke of Wellington’s political career, Napoleon’s nemesis in power, with special guest Marcus Cribb
Episode 153
Thursday, 12 March, 2026

The Duke of Wellington wasn’t just the man who defeated Napoleon — he was also one of Britain’s most influential political leaders of the era.In this episode, special guest Marcus Cribb examines Arthur Wellesley’s political career, including his time as Prime Minister, his role in shaping Britain after the Napoleonic Wars, and his controversial decision to support Catholic Emancipation in 1829. Discover how Wellington transitioned from battlefield command to high politics, faced public unrest, and left a lasting mark on 19th-century British government.We also discuss his later years and his funeral, one of the largest in British history. Perfect for fans of Napoleonic history, British politics, and Waterloo, this video reveals the statesman behind the soldier.X/Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon