The Memoir of the Duke of Wellington

The Memoir of the Duke of Wellington is a biographical account of the life and military career of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. The book was written by Charles MacFarlane and was published in 1852, just two years after the Duke's death. The memoir begins with an overview of the Duke's early life, including his education and military training. It then chronicles his military campaigns, including his service in India, the Peninsular War, and the Battle of Waterloo. The book provides detailed accounts of the battles and strategies employed by the Duke, as well as his relationships with other military leaders and political figures of the time. In addition to his military career, the memoir also delves into the Duke's personal life, including his marriage and family relationships. It also explores his political career, including his time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Memoir of the Duke of Wellington is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of one of Britain's greatest military leaders. It provides insight into the man behind the legend and offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and military landscape of the early 19th century.1852. In four books with a concluding chapter. History of the English War Hero who defeated Napoleon in Spain and France and forced his first abdication. Napoleon left his exile on Elba and returned to France. Gaining control once again over the country, he then faced a reformation of the alliance against him. Wellington left Vienna to command the British forces. He ended up in Belgium where after a complicated series of events the joined armies finally defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The French Emperor abdicated once again and was spirited away by the British to distant St. Helena.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.