Letters From The Peninsula, 1808-1812 (1909)

By William Warre and Edward Lyttelton Edmond Warre

Book Overview

Letters From The Peninsula, 1808-1812 is a book written by William Warre, first published in 1909. The book is a collection of letters written by Warre, a British army officer, during his time serving in the Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal. The letters provide a firsthand account of the military campaigns, battles, and daily life of a soldier during this period. Warre's letters are written in a vivid and engaging style, and provide a unique perspective on the war from the viewpoint of a young officer. The book includes an introduction by the editor, Charles Oman, who provides historical context and background information on the war. Overall, Letters From The Peninsula, 1808-1812 is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of British soldiers during this pivotal period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1104141221
• ISBN13: 9781104141226
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"