Recollections Of The Peninsula (1824)
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ISBN10: 1437225853
ISBN13: 9781437225853
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437225853
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Recollections Of The Peninsula is a memoir written by British soldier and author, John Sherer, with additional contributions from fellow soldier, Moyle Sherer. The book recounts their experiences during the Peninsular War (1807-1814) in Spain and Portugal, where they fought against Napoleon's army as part of the British forces led by the Duke of Wellington.The memoir provides a detailed account of the battles and campaigns fought by the British army, as well as the daily life of soldiers on the front lines. The authors also share their personal experiences and observations, including their interactions with local civilians and the impact of the war on the communities they encountered.In addition to the military aspects of the war, the book also explores the cultural and social differences between the British soldiers and the Spanish and Portuguese people they encountered. The authors provide insights into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the local population, as well as their own perspectives on the war and their role in it.Overall, Recollections Of The Peninsula offers a vivid and engaging account of one of the most significant conflicts in European history, as seen through the eyes of two British soldiers who lived through it.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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