The War In The Peninsula, And Wellington's Campaigns In France And Belgium: With Original Maps And Plans

By Herbert R. Clinton

Book Overview

The War in the Peninsula and Wellington's Campaigns in France and Belgium is a historical account written by Herbert R. Clinton in 1878. The book covers the events of the Napoleonic Wars, particularly the campaigns led by British General Arthur Wellesley, also known as the Duke of Wellington. The first part of the book focuses on the War in the Peninsula, which refers to the conflict between France and the allied forces of Spain, Portugal, and Britain that took place on the Iberian Peninsula from 1808 to 1814. The author provides a detailed account of the battles and strategies used during this period, including the famous Battle of Waterloo in 1815.The second part of the book covers Wellington's Campaigns in France and Belgium. This section describes the events that took place after the War in the Peninsula, including the Hundred Days Campaign, which culminated in the Battle of Waterloo. The author also provides insights into the political and military context of the time, as well as the personalities involved in these conflicts.Overall, The War in the Peninsula and Wellington's Campaigns in France and Belgium is a comprehensive and informative historical account of a pivotal period in European history. It provides readers with a detailed understanding of the military tactics and political machinations that shaped this era, as well as the key figures who played a role in these events.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: 1166622967
• ISBN13: 9781166622961
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"