History of the war in the Peninsula and in the south of France from the year 1807 to the year 1814, vol. 5

"History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France" by W. F. P. Napier is a detailed historical record that covers the Peninsular War from 1807 to 1814, looking closely at the battles, strategies, and political situations of the time. It mainly describes the actions of important military leaders like the Duke of Wellington, carefully examining the different battles and choices that determined the outcome of the war. The start of this volume includes a note about how the text is set up and presented, explaining that it's part of a larger series on the topic. It also mentions how important it is to accurately document history, in response to criticisms of Napier's earlier books. The beginning sets up an organized way of understanding the war's history, giving a summary of the political environment and military plans, and mentioning fights in various parts of Spain and Portugal to get the reader ready for Napier's thorough study of military history during this eventful period.