History of the war in the Peninsula and in the south of France from the year…
QR code
"History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France" by W. F. P. Napier is an extensive historical account written in the early 19th century. This five-volume work chronicles the military campaigns during the Peninsular War from 1807 to 1814, specifically highlighting the nature of warfare, strategic developments, and political contexts involved. The narrative primarily focuses on the actions of key military figures such as the Duke of
Wellington, presenting a detailed analysis of various battles and decisions that shaped the conflict. The opening of the volume provides a transcriber’s note on formatting and presentation styles, emphasizing that it is part of a prolonged series dedicated to the subject. It briefly introduces the importance of proper historical documentation, responding to critiques aimed at Napier’s previous volumes. The beginning establishes a structured approach to the war’s history, with an overview of the political climate and military strategies, while referencing engagements in different regions of Spain and Portugal. Overall, this initial portion prepares the reader for an in-depth exploration of Napier's meticulous examination of military history and engagements throughout this turbulent period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Napier, William Francis Patrick, 1785-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of the war in the Peninsula and in the south of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814, vol. 5 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Thomas & William Boone,1836. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69220 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 558 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!