This book provides a fascinating look into the life of one of England's most iconic figures. William Hamilton Maxwell draws from a range of sources to provide a detailed account of the Duke of Wellington's military and civil career, as well as his public funeral. The book offers insights into the political and cultural landscape of the time, and sheds light on the legacy of this legendary leader. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.