A Historical Sketch Of Gibraltar: With An Account Of The Siege Which That Fortress Stood Against The Combined Forces Of France And Spain (1792)
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ISBN10: 1165307421
ISBN13: 9781165307425
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165307425
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Historical Sketch of Gibraltar is a non-fiction book written by John Heriot, which provides an account of the history of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The book primarily focuses on the siege of Gibraltar that took place between 1779 and 1783, during which the fortress withstood attacks from the combined forces of France and Spain. The author provides a detailed description of the events that occurred during the siege, including the tactics used by the attackers and the strategies employed by the defenders.The book also includes a comprehensive overview of the history of Gibraltar, from its early days as a Phoenician colony to its present-day status as a British territory. The author discusses the various rulers who have controlled Gibraltar throughout history, including the Moors, the Spanish, and the British.Overall, A Historical Sketch of Gibraltar is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Gibraltar or military history in general. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of one of the most significant events in Gibraltar's history.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.
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