Charles Edward Cornwallis V was born in England in 1738. He was the eldest son of Charles Cornwallis, 5th Baron Cornwallis. His mother, Elizabeth, was the daughter of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, and niece of Sir Robert Walpole. His uncle, Frederick, was Archbishop of Canterbury. His brother was the founder of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cornwallis attended both Eton and Clare Colleges before entering the military. He also became involved in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament and in the House of Lords. Cornwallis would go on to become a prominent figure in the American War of Independence. He got information from Benedict Arnold, ultimately surrendering to George Washington. After the war, he became Governor General of India, where he wound up dying.

This book was expansive on the life and career of Cornwallis. I have had this book on my Audible wish list for some time. I am glad I was finally able to get it and listen to it. I learned a lot about Cornwallis as a person and the thought behind his decisions and tactics. If you are interested in the Revolutionary War, I think this is a great book to add to your collection.