A well-produced edition, complete with twelve permanent photographic illustrations, numerous wood engravings, and a folding plan of the Battle of Waterloo, bringing the Duke's remarkable career vividly to life.
This classic biography traces the life and military career of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Britain's greatest military commander and the victor of the Battle of Waterloo. The book follows his early service in India, his brilliant leadership during the Peninsular War, his decisive defeat of Napoleon in 1815, and his later public life as a statesman and Prime Minister. Richly illustrated, it provides both an engaging narrative and an excellent introduction to one of Britain's most celebrated historical figures.
William Hamilton Maxwell (1792–1850) was an Irish novelist, historian, and former soldier, best remembered for his lively military histories and historical fiction. His firsthand understanding of army life gave his writing authenticity and made his works popular throughout the Victorian period. The Life of Wellington became one of his most enduring biographies and remained in print for many decades.
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A handsome late Victorian edition of a classic military biography, ideal for collectors of Wellington, Napoleonic history, antique military books, or decorative gilt cloth bindings.