Life Of Field Marshal, His Grace The Duke Of Wellington V1 Embracing His Civil, Military, And Political Career To The Present Time (1839)

""Life Of Field Marshal, His Grace The Duke Of Wellington V1: Embracing His Civil, Military, And Political Career To The Present Time (1839)"" is a biographical work written by James Edward Alexander. It is the first volume of a two-part series that explores the life of Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. The book covers the period from his birth in 1769 until the year 1839, when the book was published. The book provides a comprehensive account of Wellington's life, including his upbringing, education, military career, and political achievements. It covers his early years in India, his service in the Peninsular War, and his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The book also explores his political career, including his time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.The author, James Edward Alexander, was a British military officer and explorer who served under Wellington during the Peninsular War. He draws on his own experiences and firsthand knowledge of Wellington to provide a detailed and insightful account of the Duke's life.Overall, ""Life Of Field Marshal, His Grace The Duke Of Wellington V1"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and achievements of one of Britain's greatest military and political leaders.In Two Volumes.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.