History of the Peninsular War, Volume 6 (of 6)

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History of the Peninsular War, Volume 6 (of 6)

by Robert Southey

EN·~15 hours

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Description

This final volume brings the sweeping saga of the Peninsular War to a close, weaving together battlefield strategies, political intrigue, and the everyday lives of those caught in the conflict. Written with scholarly rigor yet a vivid narrative style, it offers listeners a clear picture of how the war unfolded across Spain’s rugged terrain and how the clash of empires reshaped the nation’s destiny.

The book shines a spotlight on the daring actions of Spanish guerrillas, especially the bold raid on Soria led by the commander Duran. Through detailed descriptions of night‑time assaults, improvised sieges, and the harsh reprisals that followed, the listener gains a palpable sense of the chaos and courage that defined this phase of the war. Interlaced with contemporary accounts and reflections, the work balances tactical analysis with human stories, making the complex history both accessible and compelling.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (912K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2019-09-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Southey

Robert Southey

1774–1843

A major voice of English Romanticism, he was one of the famed Lake Poets and served as Poet Laureate for three decades. His writing ranges from lyrical verse and epic poems to history, biography, and sharp political prose.

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