A Memoir of the Duke of Wellington by Charles MacFarlane
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ePublished by
March 2020
Originally published 1852
Non-fiction
Author: Charles MacFarlane
Illustrator: John Gilbert
ePublished by
March 2020
Originally published 1852
Non-fiction
Author: Charles MacFarlane
Illustrator: John Gilbert
A Memoir of the Duke of Wellington is a biography of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769–September 14, 1852)—published originally shortly after its illustrious subject’s death—concentrating primarily on his brilliant military career but with one final chapter recounting his political career (twice serving as Prime Minister) and final days.
There are, in addition to the sketch used on the eBook cover, five other illustrations by Sir John Gilbert, nicknamed during his lifetime “the Scott of painting.”
While detailing the inexplicably underrated military brilliance of Wellington, the author at the same time unavoidably exposes, by contrast, the surprising ineptitude of the French generals Wellington confronted, including Napoleon himself, whom historians have generally flattered for their supposed military genius. So this is probably not a book French partisans and Napoleon fans will enjoy. But as an Englishman would likely ask, “How many times does the same guy have to beat you before you admit he’s better?”
There are, in addition to the sketch used on the eBook cover, five other illustrations by Sir John Gilbert, nicknamed during his lifetime “the Scott of painting.”
While detailing the inexplicably underrated military brilliance of Wellington, the author at the same time unavoidably exposes, by contrast, the surprising ineptitude of the French generals Wellington confronted, including Napoleon himself, whom historians have generally flattered for their supposed military genius. So this is probably not a book French partisans and Napoleon fans will enjoy. But as an Englishman would likely ask, “How many times does the same guy have to beat you before you admit he’s better?”