From the conquests of William the Conqueror to the victories of the Duke of Wellington, this book provides an overview of the most famous and influential British military commanders throughout history. Gleig's writing captures the spirit and strategy of each leader, and provides insight into their victories and their failures. Whether you're a military history buff or simply looking to learn more about the great leaders who shaped history, this book is sure to captivate and educate. 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.