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Allow me to point out that anti-democratic in the context of the times (and especially Wellington) really means pro-monarchy. In other words, not for the oppre
by Nick_C 16y ago
Allow me to point out that anti-democratic in the context of the times (and especially Wellington) really means pro-monarchy. In other words, not for the oppression of the people that anti-democracy perhaps implies to the modern reader, but instead that monarchy is a better, more beneficial system for the people.
- nl 16y agoThis is true. But prior to his European campaigns, Wellington served as Chief Secretary for Ireland and in that position was responsible for policies that would be considered very oppressive these days. There is some evidence that he didn't agree with at least some of these policies (in particular I believe he tried to moderate the treatment on Irish tenants by English landholders). But yeah.. attitudes really were different then, and you can't just interpret things the same way.