For such a meticulous writer capable of influencing historical memory, Imperial Publishing, which has always supported the principle of rigorously restoring historical truth, decisively took action. Chairman of the board, Sir Arthur Hastings, not only welcomed Colonel Napier as a distinguished guest but also took over the subsequent volumes' publication of the "Peninsula War History" without regard to cost after the original publisher withdrew due to poor market response.
Of course, although Sir Arthur is the chairman of Imperial Publishing, he cannot act unilaterally in the company. In taking over "Peninsula War History," he received strong support from company director Mr. Benjamin Disraeli.
Mr. Disraeli's actions were certainly not because he disliked money, nor because of reciprocating Arthur's past support; it was purely personal vendetta.
