Liberty Asserted Or The Siege Of Gibraltar: A Poem (1727)

By John Mawer

Book Overview

""Liberty Asserted Or The Siege Of Gibraltar: A Poem"" is a work of poetry written by John Mawer and published in 1727. The poem tells the story of the Siege of Gibraltar, which took place between 1726 and 1727, during the War of the Quadruple Alliance. The poem is an ode to the British soldiers who defended Gibraltar against the Spanish forces, and it celebrates the idea of liberty and freedom. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which describes a different aspect of the siege. The first part describes the arrival of the Spanish forces and their initial attacks on Gibraltar. The second part describes the British defense of the fortress and their determination to hold out against the Spanish. The third part describes the Spanish attempts to breach the fortress walls and the British counterattacks. The final part describes the relief of the siege and the British victory. The poem is written in heroic couplets and is filled with vivid descriptions of the battles and the soldiers who fought in them. Overall, ""Liberty Asserted Or The Siege Of Gibraltar: A Poem"" is a celebration of British valor and the defense of liberty against tyranny.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: 1104993996
• ISBN13: 9781104993993
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"