First published in 1900, The Life of Wellington is a biography of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, the celebrated British military commander and statesman who served as Prime Minister from 1828 to 1830. Author Herbert Maxwell examines Wellington's life and career in detail, focusing on his military campaigns in India, Spain, and Portugal, as well as his role in the Congress of Vienna and the British government. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire and the Napoleonic Wars.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.