The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book gives a detailed account of the fascinating life of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. A renowned military leader, he was born in 1769 to an aristocratic Irish family and went on to attend Eton College. The author suggests that Wellesley was not an exceptional student and preferred solitude to socializing. Despite his initial struggles, he was appointed to an ensigncy in the 73rd Regiment of foot at the age of 18. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant-colonel by 1796. Wellesley's career as a military commander began in earnest in 1794 when he was dispatched to the Netherlands as part of an expeditionary force. He first saw action in the lines covering Antwerp, and in 1795, he was engaged in a serious affair with the French army. The book provides an insightful exploration of Wellesley's military tactics and strategies, as well as his role in some of the most significant battles of the Napoleonic Wars, including Assaye, Argaum, Salamanca, and Waterloo. Wellesley's achievements extended beyond the battlefield. He served as Chief Secretary for Ireland and was appointed the first Duke of Wellington in 1814. This book offers a comprehensive examination of Wellesley's life and the enduring impact of his military and political contributions. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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