Despatches and Correspondence of the Marquess Wellesley, K. G.: During His Lordship's Mission to Spain as Ambassador Extraordinary to the Supreme Junt

by Richard Colley Wellesley

Book Overview

Richard, Marquess Wellesley (1760-1842) became one of the most controversial politicians of his generation during his time as Governor-General of Bengal (1798-1805). Although this period saw him achieve territorial gains in India, the financial cost was considered too high and many in London disagreed with the changes he made in Bengal. In 1809, after his return to Britain, he was appointed ambassador to Spain during the height of the Peninsular War...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108168973
• ISBN13: 9781108168977
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"