Sir Thomas Maitland: The Mastery of the Mediterranean

By Walter Frewen Lord

Book Overview

Sir Thomas Maitland: The Mastery Of The Mediterranean is a historical biography written by Walter Frewen Lord and originally published in 1897. The book details the life of Sir Thomas Maitland, a British soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Malta and the Ionian Islands in the early 19th century. The book begins with Maitland's early life and military career, including his service in the Napoleonic Wars. It then goes on to detail his appointment as Governor of Malta in 1813, where he implemented a series of reforms and modernizations that transformed the island into a thriving center of commerce and culture. The book also covers Maitland's tenure as Governor of the Ionian Islands, where he faced numerous challenges including political unrest and the threat of invasion from neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, Maitland was able to maintain a strong and stable government in the islands, and his legacy there is still felt today. Throughout the book, Lord provides detailed accounts of Maitland's accomplishments and challenges, drawing on a wide range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of life in the Mediterranean during the early 19th century. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, politics, or military strategy, and offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164914863
• ISBN13: 9781164914860
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"