Historia del levantamiento, guerra y revolución de España (1 de 5)

The work opens by sketching the turbulent landscape of early‑19th‑century Europe, where shifting alliances and relentless wars left even the great powers uneasy. Spain, already weakened by internal mismanagement, finds itself caught between a domineering France and wary Britain, while the royal court wrestles with competing factions and uneasy treaties. Detailed entries trace diplomatic overtures, secret negotiations, and the uneasy peace that follows the Treaty of Presburg, setting the stage for a cascade of military movements across the Pyrenees and into Portugal.

From the first French troops crossing the Bidasoa to the frantic diplomatic dispatches between Madrid, Paris, and London, the narrative captures the mounting tension that will soon erupt into open conflict. Readers are offered a vivid, day‑by‑day account of the political machinations, financial pressures, and military preparations that defined the period just before the uprising, providing a clear picture of the forces that drove Spain toward war and revolution.