The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies by W. H. Maxwell
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| Author | Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850 |
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| LoC No. | 17031511 |
| Title | The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies" by W. H. Maxwell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the military achievements of the British Army, particularly focusing on the campaigns of the Duke of Wellington during pivotal battles in the Napoleonic Wars and in India. It likely aims to portray the strategic prowess and decisive moments that contributed to British military might and imperial expansion during this period. The opening of the book sets the stage by contrasting periods of British military success and failure, particularly between the late 18th century and the rise of French military dominance in Europe. It details the critical situation faced by British forces as they navigated the aftermath of their colonial defeats and the challenges from France in Europe and Tippoo Sultan in India. The text begins with the atmospheric background of British interests in India, outlining the political tensions and the imperative for military action initiated by the Marquis of Wellesley, leading up to the eventual siege of Seringapatam—a decisive battle illustrating the might and maneuvers of British forces against formidable opponents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century |
| Subject | Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56689 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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