{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f80cba78-c4db-42a7-b587-2e328d3b00aa/6454ca691ea74a001146913e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Duke of Wellington","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6215faa54b795a7e5ffd3b61/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a soldier, statesman, and prominent political figure who served the United Kingdom twice as Prime Minister. He is known to many as a successful defensive general, but what about when he was on the offensive? In this episode, we explore the life, career, and death of Wellington. James is once again accompanied by Historian and presenter Zack White as they delve into the complex life of Wellington - debunking myths, exploring his life, legacy, and controversies.</p><p><br></p><p>First published September 2021</p><p><br></p><p>For more Warfare content, subscribe to our Warfare newsletter <a href=\"https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>here.</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - <a href=\"https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&amp;utm_id=Podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>subscribe today!</u></a> To download, go to <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Android</u></a> or <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Apple store</u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>First published September 24th, 2021</p>","author_name":"History Hit"}