"History of the Peninsular War, Volume 3 (of 6)" by Robert Southey, is an early 19th-century historical narrative that chronicles the Peninsular War, spotlighting the alliance between Great Britain and Spain as they confront Napoleon's French forces. The book vividly recreates the war’s intricacies through the experiences of generals, politicians, and everyday people caught in the conflict, with a focus on the early events of 1809, including the treaty between Britain and Spain. It portrays key defeats, like the surrenders of Coruña and Ferrol, and the struggles of General Romana's retreat in Galicia, capturing the atmosphere of chaos and resistance. Southey's writing outlines how military missteps and courageous actions alike influenced the war's progress, casting light on the human impact of these historical events.
History of the Peninsular War, Volume 3 (of 6)
By Robert Southey
Amidst political treachery and military might, an alliance rises in a desperate struggle for freedom during a relentless war.
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About the AuthorRobert Southey was an English poet of the Romantic school, and Poet Laureate from 1813 until his death. Like the other Lake Poets, William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey began as a radical but became steadily more conservative as he gained respect for Britain and its institutions. Other romantics such as Byron accused him of siding with the establishment for money and status. He is remembered especially for the poem "After Blenheim" and the original version of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".
Robert Southey was an English poet of the Romantic school, and Poet Laureate from 1813 until his death. Like the other Lake Poets, William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey began as a radical but became steadily more conservative as he gained respect for Britain and its institutions. Other romantics such as Byron accused him of siding with the establishment for money and status. He is remembered especially for the poem "After Blenheim" and the original version of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".
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