02446cam a22003373u 4500 50434 UtSlPG 20260610134147.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Wheeler, Harold, 1877- The Story of Wellington Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-11 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50434 91272 91272