History of the war in the Peninsula and in the south of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814, vol. 6

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History of the war in the Peninsula and in the south of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814, vol. 6

by William Francis Patrick Napier

EN·~25 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

1:06
2

HISTORY OF THE WAR IN THE PENINSULA

15:21
3

LIST OF APPENDIX.

0:49
4

PLATES.

0:48
5

NOTICE.

5:33
6

JUSTIFICATORY NOTES.

4:44:58
7

BOOK XXI. - CHAPTER I.

4:14:31
8

BOOK XXII.

4:09:31
9

BOOK XXIII.

5:11:00
10

BOOK XXIV.

5:22:08

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

William Francis Patrick Napier

William Francis Patrick Napier

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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