Peninsular Sketches V1 (1845)

Book Overview

Peninsular Sketches V1 is a historical book written by W. H. Maxwell and published in 1845. The book is a collection of sketches that describe the Peninsular War, which took place from 1807 to 1814. The sketches are based on the author's experiences as a British officer during the war. The book provides a detailed account of the battles, campaigns, and strategies used by the British army during the war. The author also describes the conditions faced by soldiers, including the weather, terrain, and living conditions. The book is written in a narrative style, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts. The first volume of Peninsular Sketches covers the early stages of the war, including the Battle of Talavera, the Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, and the Battle of Busaco. Overall, Peninsular Sketches V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Peninsular War and the British army's role in it.In Two Volumes.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: 1165547635
• ISBN13: 9781165547630
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"