The Spanish Conscript And His Family: A Tale On Napoleon's Campaign In Russia (1846)

By Jane Margaret Strickland

Book Overview

""The Spanish Conscript and His Family: A Tale on Napoleon's Campaign in Russia"" is a historical novel written by Jane Margaret Strickland and published in 1846. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the life of a Spanish conscript named Pedro and his family. Pedro is forced to leave his wife and children behind to join the French army, which is marching towards Russia in a bid to conquer the country. The novel explores the human cost of war and the impact it has on families and individuals. Pedro's wife, Maria, is left to fend for herself and their children, who are struggling to survive in a war-torn country. The story also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between France and Spain and the impact of Napoleon's campaigns on both countries. As the French army marches deeper into Russia, Pedro and his fellow soldiers face increasingly difficult challenges, including harsh weather conditions, food shortages, and battles with the Russian army. The novel culminates in the disastrous retreat from Moscow, where Pedro and his comrades must fight for their survival against the elements and the enemy. Overall, ""The Spanish Conscript and His Family"" is a poignant and gripping tale of love, loss, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in European history. It offers a unique perspective on the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the experiences of ordinary people caught up in the conflict.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: 1165771144
• ISBN13: 9781165771141
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"