The Life of the Duke Wellington

Colonel John Montmorency Tucker

Verlag: James Blackwood & Co., London, 1880

Beschreibung

A smart biography of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, written by Montmorency Tucker and illustrated throughout. Detailing from the Duke's birth and education until his death and funeral, covering his illustrious career.Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, was a military leader and a leading political figure who served twice as Prime Minister in nineteenth century England. The Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo during the Napoleonic Wars, which ended in 1815. His style of warfare was defensive, and he is still regarded as one of the greatest commanders of all time, with his tactics still in place at military academies worldwide.Written by James Montmorency Tucker.Illustrated with vignette engravings throughout.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; a little bumped to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Internally, a slight strain to the front hinge, otherwise firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 807R76

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Life of the Duke Wellington

Verlag: James Blackwood & Co., London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1880

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book