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100 1 _aNapier, William Francis Patrick,
_d1785-1860
245 1 0 _aHistory of the war in the Peninsula and in the south of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814, vol. 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-03
508 _aBrian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France" by W. F. P. Napier is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book rigorously details the military campaigns during the Peninsular War between 1807 and 1814, with a focus on strategies and operations involving British, French, and Spanish forces. It examines significant events, battles, and political maneuvers throughout the conflict, providing insight into the complexities of warfare during this period. At the start of the narrative, Napier sets the stage by discussing the aftermath of Sir John Moore's campaign, highlighting the political landscape in England and the public's mixed reception to military failures. He outlines the transition of power in Spain following Joseph Bonaparte's arrival and details the state of the French army and its movements, noting the complications and challenges faced by both the occupying French forces and the Spanish resistance. The opening chapters introduce readers to the chaotic military environment and the poorly coordinated attempts by Spanish generals to regain control against a formidable French invasion, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive exploration of the unfolding conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Thomas & William Boone, 1829
653 _aPeninsular War, 1807-1814
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67554
999 _c108376
_d108376