Wellington, Soldier And Statesman: And The Revival Of The Military Power Of England (1904)

Wellington, Soldier And Statesman: And The Revival Of The Military Power Of England is a historical book written by William O�������Connor Morris and originally published in 1904. The book focuses on the life and career of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, who was a prominent British military leader and statesman during the early 19th century.The book begins by providing a brief overview of Wellington's early life and military career, including his experiences in India and his role in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces in Spain and Portugal. Morris then delves into Wellington's political career, which included serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1828 to 1830.Throughout the book, Morris emphasizes Wellington's role in reviving the military power of England, particularly in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. He also explores Wellington's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Queen Victoria and the Duke of Marlborough.Overall, Wellington, Soldier And Statesman: And The Revival Of The Military Power Of England provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of Britain's most important military and political figures, shedding light on his achievements and contributions to the country's history.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.