
audiobook
by William Francis Patrick Napier
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE
HISTORY OF THE WAR IN THE PENINSULA
LIST OF APPENDIX.
PLATES.
NOTICE.
JUSTIFICATORY NOTES.
BOOK XXI. - CHAPTER I.
BOOK XXII.
BOOK XXIII.
BOOK XXIV.
This final volume brings the tumultuous closing years of the Peninsular War to life, tracing the clash between Allied forces and Napoleon’s armies across northern Spain and the south of France from 1807 to 1814. Listeners will follow the hurried sieges of Pamplona, the brutal assaults on Tarragona and St. Sebastian, and the strategic maneuvers of commanders such as Wellington, Suchet, and Soult. The narrative blends frontline reports with diplomatic intrigue, revealing how shifting loyalties and unexpected defections altered the course of the conflict.
Compiled from contemporary dispatches and official records, the work offers a granular view of troop movements, battlefield tactics, and the harsh realities faced by soldiers and civilians alike. Detailed footnotes and occasional editorial comments provide context without overwhelming the story, making the material accessible to both history enthusiasts and newcomers. As the curtain falls on the war, the volume hints at the looming reshaping of Europe, leaving listeners eager to explore the broader saga.
Language
en
Duration
~25 hours (1459K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Thomas & William Boone, 1840.
Credits
Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2023-02-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1785–1860
Best known for his vivid history of the Peninsular War, this British soldier and writer turned firsthand military experience into one of the 19th century’s most enduring accounts of the Napoleonic campaigns. His work helped shape how later generations understood Wellington’s war in Spain and Portugal.
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