An Account Of The Earl Of Peterborow's Conduct In Spain, Chiefly Since The Raising The Siege Of Barcelona, 1706; To Which Is Added The Campaign Of Val

By John Freind

Book Overview

""An Account of the Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain, Chiefly Since the Raising of the Siege of Barcelona, 1706"" is a historical book written by John Freind. The book details the military campaign of Charles Mordaunt, the Earl of Peterborough, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The book focuses primarily on the period following the raising of the siege of Barcelona in 1706, including the campaigns of Valencia. Freind provides an in-depth analysis of Peterborough's military tactics and leadership skills, as well as the political and social context of the war in Spain. The book also includes a detailed account of the Battle of Almansa, which was a significant turning point in the war. Overall, ""An Account of the Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the military and political events of the early 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the War of the Spanish Succession, or the life and career of the Earl of Peterborough.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163780375
• ISBN13: 9781163780374
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"