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100 1 _aWellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of,
_d1769-1852
245 1 0 _aMaxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-04
508 _aProduced by Robert Connal, Graeme Mackreth and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Page images were generously made available by BNF/Gallica (http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected from His Writings and Speeches during a Public Life of More Than Half a Century" is a collection of political thoughts and principles authored by George Henry Francis, published in the mid-19th century. The work aims to shed light on the Duke of Wellington's insights as a statesman and politician, distinct from his well-documented military achievements. This volume not only compiles the Duke's reflections on various crucial issues but also attempts to convey a nuanced understanding of his career beyond the battlefield. The opening of this work provides a thorough introduction to the Duke of Wellington, detailing his early life and ascent through military ranks to become a renowned leader. With a focus on his role in British politics and public service, the text explains that while many biographies highlight his military exploits, this collection seeks to emphasize his political views and maxims on governance and public policy. Wellington's character and principles are framed through his actions and decisions in both military and civilian spheres, suggesting a complex figure whose legacy extends beyond mere military fame. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 19th century
653 _aWellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
700 1 _aFrancis, George Henry,
_d1817?-1866
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15254
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