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A Great Man's Friendship: Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Mary, Marchioness of Salisbury, 1850-1852

by Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellesley
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025689296
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 370
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 694 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901)

"A Great Man's Friendship" offers an intimate and revealing collection of personal correspondence from Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, to Mary, Marchioness of Salisbury. Written between 1850 and 1852, these letters provide a unique window into the final years of one of Britain's most celebrated military and political figures. Captured in the twilight of his life, the correspondence reveals a more private and candid side of the "Iron Duke," showcasing his thoughts, daily observations, and the enduring bond he shared with a trusted confidante.

The work serves as a valuable primary historical source, offering significant insight into the social and political atmosphere of mid-Victorian Britain. Within these pages, Wellington reflects on contemporary events, his personal health, and the nuances of high society, all while maintaining the dignity and intellect for which he was known. This volume is essential for historians and readers interested in 19th-century British history, providing a humanizing portrait of a legendary figure. Through this exchange, the reader gains a deeper understanding of Wellington's character beyond the battlefield and the halls of Parliament, highlighting his loyalty and the depth of his personal relationships.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

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