Memoirs Of Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton V1 - Thomas Picton

Memoirs of Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton Volume 1 is a historical book that details the life and career of Sir Thomas Picton, a British military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. The book includes Picton's personal correspondence, which was obtained from his family's archives. The memoirs cover his early life, his military career, and his role in various battles, including the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The book also discusses his controversial actions while serving as Governor of Trinidad, where he was accused of cruelty towards the local population. The memoirs provide a unique insight into the life of a military leader during a significant period in European history. The book was originally published in 1836 and is a valuable resource for historians and military enthusiasts.In Two Volumes.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.

EAN: 9781104145521