George in a tightly buttoned frock coat and white trousers!"
QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
1. What share had England taken in the French struggle
previous to 1802?
2. What did the Peace of Amiens prove to be?
3. In what ways and with what success did England struggle
against Napoleon up to the Peninsular War?
4. Describe the early life of Wellesley.
5. What military experience did lie gain in India?
6. What policy did Napoleon pursue in Spain and Portugal?
7. What qualities fitted Wellesley to command the Peninsular
Campaign?
8. Describe Wellington's campaigns up to 1813?
9. How was the Peninsular War finally closed?
10. Describe the struggle at Waterloo.
11. What important acts relative to church questions were
enacted under Wellington's ministry?
12. What was his attitude toward the Reform Bill?
13. What curious instance of "one-man power" did he illustrate
in 1834?
14. How was his character shown in his position regarding the
Corn Laws?
15. How does he rank among great English leaders?
BIBLIOGRAPHY
LIFE OF WELLINGTON. By W. Herbert Maxwell.
HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR. By Sir William F. P. Napier.
SELECTED DESPATCHES OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Edited by S. J.
Owen.
THE CAMPAIGN OF WATERLOO. By John C. Ropes,
The best recent "Life of Wellington" is by Sir Herbert Maxwell.
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