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The Generals

Wellington and Napoleon 2

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The Generals

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The Generals is the compelling second novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Wellington and Napoleon quartet.

In the turbulent aftermath of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte stands accused of treachery and corruption. His reputation is saved by his skill in leading his men to victory in Italy and Egypt. But then he must restore order in France and find peace or victory over her enemies: England and Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington).

Wellesley is leading a vast army in India, where British interests are under threat. The campaign will result in the creation of the Raj - the jewel in the British Empire's crown. Wellesley returns to England a hardened veteran and more determined than ever to end France's domination of Europe. Both Wellesley and Napoleon intend to win - whatever the cost. Who will ultimately succeed?

©2007 Simon Scarrow (P)2016 Headline Digital Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction France Imperialism Napoleon Bonaparte England French Revolution Italy

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the story sets the scene for Waterloo and tracks the development of the 2 great generals

more please.

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A very well written and captivating read. Simon Scarrow is possibly the best historical author we have. Whether he is writing about The Romans or Wellingtons and Napoleon you will be taken on a journey through the past that you will not quickly forget
I recommend this Audible Presentation to all

History Brought To Life

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The narration was excellent and the timeline and background was for me quite riveting. The way the book develops the careers of two of history’s famous protagonists had a good pace.

Great way of exploring how two careers developed

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Loved the first book, and this one is better. The boys have become Generals! And so it continues. There is a story behind the history of the Napoleonic wars which is sometimes harder to see. And Simon and Jonathan puts it smack squarely on your heart.
Straight into book three.

Even better than the first.

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Voice actor is fantastic! So many accents and voices, he really brings the story to life! The story itself is also a great listen, and I find the history weaved into it interesting. A very good book in a very good series.

Excellent voice actor!

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The performance of this excellent story is outstanding. I am looking forward to the next one.

Brilliant in every way.

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The best Audible book I have thus far purchased. Brilliantly written and narrated. Bring on the next one...quickly....

amazing

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Loved it, so well written by Simon Scarrow and wonderfully narrated by Jonathan Keeble - can't fault it

Brillant

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I was long overdue in returning to this series but well . . . too many books too little time! It's excellent and this second helping of The Generals is possibly even better than the first. I love the way that the two storylines are interspersed and at how thoroughly different the two characters are.

Of course what's just as fascinating given the different cloths these two were cut from is the similarities between them and Scarrow brings this to life in fine detail without ever bogging his story down. They were both great innovators and in an age where custom and tradition often over-ruled common sense they were both capable of thinking a long way out of the box. They saw crucial details that others didn't even realise were there and worked through them. Neither of them allowed petty obstacles to deny them or their men what they needed though in dealing with harsh terrain perhaps Arthur's considered invention scores him an early point against Napoleon's bluff refusal to consider it a problem!

Jonathan Keeble. He is an invaluable aide to the imagination. One of my favourite narrators of all-time and this is just the kind of magnificent performance I have come to expect of him.

So, halfway through and I can only commend this heartily as a particularly fine and well-thought out example of the genre.

Two of a Kind!

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This is another brilliantly informative and entertaining installment in Simon's account of the lives of two of history's most incredible military leaders. A masterpiece!

Exceptional story telling

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