The War In The Peninsula

The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 is a book written by Alexander Innes Shand in 1898. It is a detailed historical account of the Peninsular War, which was fought between France and the allied forces of Spain, Portugal, and Britain. The book covers the period from the initial French invasion of Spain in 1808 to the final defeat of Napoleon's forces in 1814. Shand provides a comprehensive overview of the major battles and campaigns of the war, including the sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, and San Sebastian, the battles of Salamanca, Vitoria, and Toulouse, and the guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Spanish and Portuguese forces. He also examines the political and social context of the war, including the role of the British government and the impact of the conflict on the civilian population of the Iberian Peninsula. The book draws on a range of primary sources, including official reports, letters, and diaries, as well as secondary sources such as memoirs and histories. Shand's writing style is clear and engaging, and he provides vivid descriptions of the battles and personalities involved in the conflict. Overall, The War In The Peninsula: 1808-1814 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Peninsular War or the Napoleonic Wars more broadly. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of a key moment in European history, and sheds light on the military, political, and social dynamics of the time.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.