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Title: The Story of Wellington
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Story of Wellington" by Harold Wheeler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the life and military career of Arthur Wellesley, who would become known as the Duke of Wellington, renowned for his victories against Napoleon. The narrative provides insight into Wellington's character, leadership style, and pivotal battles, situating him within the broader context of his contemporaries, particularly Napoleon and Nelson. The opening of the book details the early life of the Duke, characterized by an uncertain youth where he was regarded as the "fool of the family" due to his perceived lack of talent and ambition. It contrasts the political climate of the time, including events in America and France, with Wellington's development. The chapter discusses his family background, schooling, and early military career, highlighting the challenges and initial setbacks he faced before embarking on his journey to becoming one of Britain's greatest military leaders. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Wellington's pivotal role in military history, elucidating his journey from obscurity to prominence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wheeler, Harold, 1877-
EBook No.: 50434
Published: Nov 11, 2015
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
Subject: Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject: Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Wellington
Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of Wellington" by Harold Wheeler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the life and military career of Arthur Wellesley, who would become known as the Duke of Wellington, renowned for his victories against Napoleon. The narrative provides insight into Wellington's character, leadership style, and pivotal battles, situating him within the broader context of his contemporaries, particularly Napoleon and Nelson. The opening of the book details the early life of the Duke, characterized by an uncertain youth where he was regarded as the "fool of the family" due to his perceived lack of talent and ambition. It contrasts the political climate of the time, including events in America and France, with Wellington's development. The chapter discusses his family background, schooling, and early military career, highlighting the challenges and initial setbacks he faced before embarking on his journey to becoming one of Britain's greatest military leaders. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Wellington's pivotal role in military history, elucidating his journey from obscurity to prominence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wheeler, Harold, 1877-
EBook No.: 50434
Published: Nov 11, 2015
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
Subject: Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject: Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.