02392cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324501650016226400510032730000470037833600260042533700260045133800360047750000310051350802240054452011770076853400450194565300400199085600430203099900170207353855UtSlPG20260610134236.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHughes, T. M.q(Terence McMahon),d1812-184910aIberia Won; A poem descriptive of the Peninsular War :bWith impressions from recent visits to the battle-grounds, and copious historical and illustrative notes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-01-01  aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, John Campbell and the Online
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"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 Through a blend of historical reference and poetic narrative, Hughes celebrates the bravery and triumph of the British and their allies, portraying the emotional and physical landscape of battle.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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53855  c94689d94689