Published between 1828 and 1840, Napier's History of the War in the Peninsula was a tremendously influential, if controversial, work. Napier had been actively involved in the campaigns, turning to history in peacetime, in part to refute Southey's account of Sir John Moore. The first volume had a mixed reception, getting both high praise and bitter criticism from participants in the wars. He published several works rebutting his critics while producing the later volumes. Because of his obvious lack of impartiality, modern ...
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Published between 1828 and 1840, Napier's History of the War in the Peninsula was a tremendously influential, if controversial, work. Napier had been actively involved in the campaigns, turning to history in peacetime, in part to refute Southey's account of Sir John Moore. The first volume had a mixed reception, getting both high praise and bitter criticism from participants in the wars. He published several works rebutting his critics while producing the later volumes. Because of his obvious lack of impartiality, modern military historians treat the work with caution, but it remains widely read in the many editions and abridgements subsequently produced. Volume 5 is prefixed by further refutations of published criticisms. It then covers the period from the siege of Badajoz and the Allies' military setbacks of late 1812 to the battle of Vitoria in June 1813, a crucial victory which ultimately led to French troops retiring from Spain.
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1993 printing. A hardback volume in Fine condition, appears unused, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
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Very Good + Size: 8x5x2; Hardcover. Very Good +. Hardcover Book with Jacket. History Of The War In The Peninsula And In The South Of France From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814 Volume III.
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Very Good. Size: 0x0x0; Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover Book with Jacket. History Of The War In The Peninsula And In The South Of France From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814 Volume V.
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Very Good + Size: 8x6x2; Hardcover. Very Good +. Hardcover Book with Jacket. History Of The War In The Peninsula And In The South Of France From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814 Volume II.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x2; Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover Book with Jacket. History Of The War In The Peninsula And In The South Of France From The Year 1807 To The Year 1814 Volume VI.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.