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The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 (1898)

The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 (1898)

Shand, Alexander Innes

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryWorld War II

ISBN10: 1164358243
ISBN13: 9781164358244
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 is a historical book written by Alexander Innes Shand, first published in 1898. The book details the events of the Peninsular War, a major conflict fought between France and the allied forces of Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. The war was fought on the Iberian Peninsula between 1808 and 1814 and was a significant part of the Napoleonic Wars.Shand's book provides a comprehensive overview of the Peninsular War, from the initial French invasion of Spain in 1808 to the final battles that led to the defeat of Napoleon's armies in 1814. The book covers the major battles and campaigns of the war, including the Battle of Talavera, the Siege of Badajoz, and the Battle of Vitoria.The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 also explores the political and social context of the war, including the role of the Spanish guerrilla fighters and the impact of the war on the civilian population. Shand also provides insights into the military tactics and strategies employed by both sides during the conflict.Overall, The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars or military history in general. Shand's detailed and engaging account of the Peninsular War offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant conflicts of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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