Download or read book History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France written by William Francis Patrick Napier and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic history of the Peninsular War was first published by a participant, Lieutenant-Colonel Napier, between 1828 and 1840.
Download or read book History of the War in the Peninsula written by W. F. P. Napier and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the War in the Peninsula: And in the South of France; From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814 The principal blemish Of the work consists in the rather unjust spirit in which Spain and her people are treated. The Portuguese are highly lauded, while the Spaniards are severely censured. It contemns the patriotic pride of Spain, so impatient of English dictation, and has the highest praise for the docility of Portugal to English leadership. It is rare to find a book written by an Englishman in which an English prejudice will not somewhere insinuate itself. The sympathies Of Spain ever turned more naturally to France than to England, while Portugal might be called a mere province of the latter. Here lies the principal cause of the author's unfavorable treatment of Spain. The insig nificance of the part in the struggle which he assigns to Spanish patriotism, developed in the Partida bands, is explained by the acquired antipathy of the disciplinarian and the man of science to all descriptions Of undisciplined and unscientific warfare. This professional prejudice is shown unmistakably towards the end Of the work, where he acknowledges the increased efficiency of the Partidas, but ascribes it to the increase Of discipline among them. He neglects the history of the efforts of Spanish patriotism throughout the war, and attaches himself more particularly to the achievements of the English arms. This was only natural in an English soldier, and it is in its account of that especial portion of the war that his work has its highest historical value. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France from the Year 1807 to the Year 1814 Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by William Francis Patrick Napier and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France, From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814, Vol. 2 Gallant exploit of Mariano galindo-the walls of the town taken by assault - General Lacoste and colonel San Genis slain 18. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France from the Year 1807 to the Year 1814 Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by William Francis Patrick Napier and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France, From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814, Vol. 1 For six years the Peninsula was devastated by the war of independence. The blood of France, Germany, England, Portugal, and Spain, was shed in the con test; and in each of those countries, authors, desirous of recording the sufferings, or celebrating the valour of their countrymen, have written largely touching that fierce struggle. It may therefore happen that some will demand, Why I should again relate a thrice-told tale? I, answer, that two men observing the same object, will describe it diversely, following the point of view from which either beholds it. That which in the eyes of one is a fair prospect, to the other shall appear a barren waste, and yet neither may see aright. Wherefore, truth being the legitimate object of history, I hold it better that she should be sought for by many than by few, lest, for want of seekers, amongst the mists of prejudice and the false lights of interest, she be lost altogether. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Wilkie Collins s Library written by William Baker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-03-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) is a major British Victorian novelist, dramatist, short story writer, and journalist. He is best known today as the author of ^IThe Moonstone,^R which T.S. Eliot called the first and greatest English detective novel. He has been the subject of two recent biographies, and a revival of interest in his works is now under way. In particular, there is growing concern with his intellectual development, as witnessed by the 1999 publication of his collected letters. This reconstruction of his library offers a thorough analysis of the books he owned and his response to them and thus illuminates Collins as a reader and writer. The book begins with a narrative discussion of the contents of Collins's library and its auction. This introductory essay sheds light on the types of books he owned, his use of those texts in his writings, and the dispersion of his collection in 1890. The bulk of the volume provides annotated entries for each item from his library. Entries include publication and bibliographic information, descriptions from sale catalogs, information about the author of the item, citations of the book or author from Collins's letters, and information on the present location or subsequent history of the item. An appendix catalogs paintings and artwork in Collins's possession at the time of his death.
Download or read book History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France Vol 3 of 6 written by William Francis Patrick Napier and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France, Vol. 3 of 6: From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814 The eighth corps and the cavalry arrive-battle of Ensacou - Massena turns the right of the allies - Lord Wellington falls back, and orders the northern militia to close on the French rear - Cavalry skirmish on the Mondego - Coimbra evacuated, dreadful scene there - Disorders in the army - Lord Wellington's firmness contrasted with Massena's indolence - Observations p. 22. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book History of the War in the Peninsula Vol 1 of 4 written by W. F. P. Napier and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the War in the Peninsula, Vol. 1 of 4: And in the South of France, From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814 Military operations are so dependent upon accidental circum stances, that, to justify censure, it should always be shown that an unsuccessful general has violated the received maxims and established principles of war. By that rule I have been guided, but, to preserve the narratives unbroken, my own observations are placed at the end of certain transactions of magnitude, where, the real source being known, they will pass for as much as they are worth, and no more: when they are not well supported by argument, I freely surrender them to the judgment of abler men. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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