This fascinating biography of one of Britain's great military heroes sheds light on the remarkable life and career of General Sir William Napier. Written by H. A. Bruce and featuring portraits of Napier and other key figures, this book is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the politics and warfare of the 19th century. Fans of military history and biography won't want to miss this definitive account. 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 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. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.