02392cam a22003013u 4500 53855 UtSlPG 20260610134236.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hughes, T. M. (Terence McMahon), 1812-1849 Iberia Won; A poem descriptive of the Peninsular War : With impressions from recent visits to the battle-grounds, and copious historical and illustrative notes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-01 Produced by Josep Cols Canals, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Iberia Won; A Poem Descriptive of the Peninsular War" by T. M. Hughes is a historical poem written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the events and experiences surrounding the Peninsular War, a conflict that was vital in resisting Napoleon's invasion of Spain and Portugal. Through a blend of historical reference and poetic narrative, Hughes celebrates the bravery and triumph of the British and their allies, portraying the emotional and physical landscape of battle. The opening portion introduces the siege of San Sebastian, showing the tension between the besieged forces and their attackers. It describes the dramatic atmosphere as the besiegers prepare for battle against the imperial forces of France, emphasizing themes of bravery, struggle, and the moral implications of war. The poet conveys vivid imagery of strength, conflict, and the determination of the characters involved, including the valorous British troops and the spirited local inhabitants. Hughes sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines the glory and horror of warfare, reflecting on the human experience amid the chaos of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53855 94689 94689