"History of the Peninsular War, Volume 2 (of 6)" by Robert Southey is a detailed record of a brutal conflict, zeroing in the the Siege of Zaragoza where the people of Spain stood strong against a French army. The story centers on the courage of the people, as under Captain-General Palafox, they show never-ending bravery even though they have almost no supplies and are overwhelmed by the enemy. The French army thinks they will easily take the city, but the people fight back with a passion that the French army did not expect. Everyday citizens like Augustina Zaragoza become inspirational symbols, and the entire city works together to strengthen their defenses as bombs fall all around them and conditions worsen. The story showcases deep courage, self-sacrifice, and the power of working together, clarifying the reasons behind the defender's unbreakable spirit.
History of the Peninsular War, Volume 2 (of 6)
By Robert Southey
In a city under siege, brave citizens rise up against a powerful army, showing the incredible strength of unity and determination when everything is on the line.
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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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