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100 1 _aHughes, T. M.
_q(Terence McMahon),
_d1812-1849
245 1 0 _aIberia Won; A poem descriptive of the Peninsular War :
_bWith impressions from recent visits to the battle-grounds, and copious historical and illustrative notes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-01
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _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 Through a blend of historical reference and poetic narrative, Hughes celebrates the bravery and triumph of the British and their allies, portraying the emotional and physical landscape of battle.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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53855
999 _c94689
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