Sir Thomas Maitland: The Mastery Of The Mediterranean (1897)

Sir Thomas Maitland: The Mastery Of The Mediterranean is a historical biography written by Walter Frewen Lord in 1897. The book chronicles the life and achievements 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 and his appointment as Governor of the Cape Colony in South Africa. It then focuses on his time in Malta, where he implemented a series of reforms that modernized the island's economy and infrastructure. The book also covers Maitland's tenure as Governor of the Ionian Islands, where he worked to suppress piracy and establish a stable government. Throughout the book, Lord provides detailed descriptions of the political and social context of Maitland's time, as well as his personal relationships and leadership style. Overall, Sir Thomas Maitland: The Mastery Of The Mediterranean offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a key figure in British colonial history, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by colonial administrators in the early 19th century.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.