Wellington's Career

Wellington's Career: A Military and Political Summary is a book written by Edward Bruce Hamley and published in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the military and political career of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, who was a prominent British military commander and politician during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book begins with a brief introduction to Wellington's early life and military career, including his service in India and his role in the Peninsular War. It then goes on to detail his political career, including his time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and his role in the reform of the British Army.Throughout the book, Hamley provides insights into Wellington's leadership style, his military strategy, and his political beliefs. He also discusses the key battles and campaigns in which Wellington was involved, including the Battle of Waterloo, which is widely regarded as one of the most important battles in European history.Overall, Wellington's Career: A Military and Political Summary is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and career of one of Britain's most famous military commanders and political leaders.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.