Characteristics Of The Duke Of Wellington, Apart From His Military Talents (1853)

By Thomas Philip De Grey

Book Overview

""Characteristics Of The Duke Of Wellington, Apart From His Military Talents"" is a book written by Thomas Philip De Grey in 1853. The book is a biographical account of the Duke of Wellington, one of the most famous military commanders in British history. However, the book focuses on the Duke's personal characteristics and traits, rather than his military successes. De Grey provides a detailed description of the Duke's upbringing, education, and family life. He also discusses the Duke's personal interests and hobbies, such as his love of horseback riding and his passion for hunting. The book also explores the Duke's political career, including his time as Prime Minister of Great Britain.Throughout the book, De Grey emphasizes the Duke's character, describing him as a man of great integrity, honesty, and courage. He also highlights the Duke's humility and his ability to work well with others, both on and off the battlefield.Overall, ""Characteristics Of The Duke Of Wellington, Apart From His Military Talents"" is a fascinating portrait of one of Britain's most iconic figures. It provides readers with a unique insight into the Duke's personal life and character, shedding light on the man behind the legend.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165377314
• ISBN13: 9781165377312
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"