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William Robinson

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24 years old. Upcoming Book "Wellington on Napoleon; The Duke's Commentary on Napoleon's Disastrous 1812 Invasion of Russia" due to be published

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 6h
This is how you accept a Best Actor gong (for “Chinatown”) — with a skit via satellite on the set of your next Movie (“One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”) which will win you the Best Actor Oscar the following year. DAVID NIVEN & JACK NICHOLSON in 1975.
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
My third letter written by the Duke of Wellington, arrived today.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The wonderful TREVOR HOWARD — born 113yrs ago today — explains in his gravel-voiced tones to Dick Cavett in 1971 how his entry into the Army was via being arrested at the Theatre in Harrogate and subsequent imprisonment.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Despite being a famous Hollywood star if you want to know what sort of person DAVID NIVEN was, the largest wreath at his funeral was from the Porters at Heathrow Airport. It read: “To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a Porter feel like a King.”
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Currently playing this lp
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's 1978 and OLIVER REED makes his way through Guernsey Airport security onto a connecting flight to Libya - in dressing gown, tie & slippers. “I had a late night and was still feeling a bit tired this morning” said Reed.
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Reading about Wellington's death, on the anniversary of his death, and blasting the Waterloo soundtrack
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bought a small snippet of a Wellington letter. FM The D of Wellington presents his compliments... Based on the small part available, very likely one of his rather short, abrupt notes to the general public - probably to refuse whatever they requested, as they all follow this style
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Rather interesting. Very fortunate that his dutiful brother was King rather than Edward.
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Double Duke
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Playing now
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Two books I picked up this week
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Finished this book. Really enjoyed it , great series on Waterloo
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Anna M. Thane @annamthane.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Look forward to August! Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ #Regency #Napoleon #history #18thc
A compilation of 15 covers of books about the 18th century. You find the whole list by following the link in the skeet
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Big sale on at Pen and Sword Books. Really worth checking out their site, books on everything, great prices too
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Two new books
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Finally got the third Thunder on the Danube entry
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Trying to grow the memoirs and dispatches collection
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The Duke yesterday, before listening to the great talks at Apsley House
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Got my hands on Wellington's dispatches, and an incomplete set of his memoranda. Such a great set of books, as a source/reference point, but they also highlight just how intelligent a man he was
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Finally got my hands on Wellington's dispatches. Don't think I've ever been so pleased at acquiring books
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I'm getting very fed up with the amount of "history" accounts on twitter posting AI images and AI written paragraphs.
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Wellington on Napoleon is the 4th bestseller this week! Thankyou anyone who has pre ordered
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
My book is now available to pre order from Pen and Sword, doing so will save you £5. If you do order it, thankyou. I hope you enjoy or find it interesting www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Wellington-o...
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Wellington on Napoleon
The Duke of Wellington had a great reluctance to write a history of any of his campaigns and battles, famously comparing them to the ‘history…
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Some books, and a Tony Christie record. Saw him last Wednesday live, still a brilliant singer. The title track "We still shine" is very poignant
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
New purchase from Pen and Sword
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Currently reading
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I've seen the quote "This is a man with whom I shall have to deal", attributed to Napoleon about Wellesley after the news of Assaye. I haven't seen it in the correspondence of that time that ive looked into, anyone know where it may be found, if there is concrete evidence?
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Purchased today
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Best book I've read this year so far
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
A recent Australian book on Confederate Albert Sidney Johnston. Either very underrated, or overrated, depending who you ask. Could be an interesting read emergingcivilwar.com/2025/09/18/b...
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Book Review Reckless in their Statements: Challenging History’s Harshest Criticisms of Albert Sidney Johnston in the Civil War - Emerging Civil War
Reckless in their Statements: Challenging History’s Harshest Criticisms of Albert Sidney Johnston in the Civil War. By Leigh S. Goggin. Fremantle, Western Australia: Fontaine Press, 2025. Softcover, 4...
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Vanity Fair @vanityfair.com · 16/02/2026
'The Godfather,' 'M*A*S*H,' and 'Tender Mercies' star Robert Duvall passed away at home at age 95, "surrounded by love and comfort"
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies At Age 95
The Godfather, M*A*S*H, and Tender Mercies star passed away at home, ‘surrounded by love and comfort.’
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Enjoying this book
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Appears my book is online. I've not yet been sent any marketing information/material, so I don't plan to advertise it yet - I'd tell everyone to wait until Pen and Sword announce it. But, if anyone wants to read the synopsis, it is here. www.waterstones.com/book/welling...
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Wellington on Napoleon by William Robinson | Waterstones
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
More in my attempt to build up collection of memoirs. The Napoleon and Joseph correspondence is great, and I'm hoping will help in a project I'm planning
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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Four years ago today, we lost the supremely talented Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday). He was 74 years old. I saw him three times in concert in Birmingham - more than I've seen any other artist. He was unbelievable live. Especially when performing 'Paradise By the dashboard Light". #MeatLoaf
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Some more memoirs
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Trying to get some Napoleonic memoirs. 4,5,7 and the atlas for Massena are on order, so just need 6. Can't find the other 7 of Marmont I need in this set though
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Paul Scofield. A great actor www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tZH...
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Paul Scofield - a BBC "Arena" Documentary
YouTube video by AntPDC
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
An interesting piece I was re-reading last night. Debate on slavery. Wellington, despite the pressure he applied on France to abolish the trade, is reluctant to do so in British colonies. api.parliament.uk/historic-han...
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ABOLITION OF SLAVERY. (Hansard, 17 May 1833)
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY. (Hansard, 17 May 1833)
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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Revisiting the Duke of Wellington: More liberal abroad than at home?
Beatrice de Graaf analyses the Duke of Wellington’s apparent liberal duality. by contextualising his political views, de graaf reveals the many-sideness of the duke of wellington.
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Originally posted this on my Twitter account, but deserves posting here too. I don't think there will ever be a book released on Wellington that could top these. Absolutely indispensable
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Time to read about Soult
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Rather pricey to learn about Suvorov it seems
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Spotted Wellington in a bookstore. Glad to see he's getting about
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Picked up some records and books from a shop I found in Bath
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
A note written by the Marquess of Anglesey, more commonly known as Uxbridge, lost his leg at Waterloo. A small snippet of history to own
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Have been reading into Lord Mountbatten lately. Certainly think the Lownie book is the best, if also the most damning at times with it's evidence
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Commemorative medallions. The death of Wellington, 1852, and the statue of him at the Royal Exchange 1844
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William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
My personal favourite Wellington portrait. Took the photo yesterday at Apsley House, after listening to a very good talk on Waterloo and black soldiers there
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