Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, 1829, Vol. 1 of 3
Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, 1829, Vol. 1 of 3

Author: Thomas Hamilton

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-06

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9780332467153

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Excerpt from Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, 1829, Vol. 1 of 3: From MDCCCVIII to MDCCCXIV Yet, admitting the merit of these writers, it appeared to the author, that their accounts of the Peninsular far were calculated rather for the closet of the professional student, than for the great mass of the public, who are lit tle likely to feel interested in any dry or lengthened detail'of accessory incidents, or to enter very deeply into the intricacies of military discussion; and that there was still want ing a work which should introduce to the intimate acquaintance of the great body of the people, the events of one of the most memorable periods in the history of their country, which should diffuse and imprint, more widely and more deeply, a fitting pride in the great achievements of the British arms, and render Englishmen more familiar with the circumstances of the most splendid and impor tant triumph ever gained by the supporters of liberty, justice, and the rights of man, in op posing the gigantic usurpation of wild and profligate ambition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, 1829, Vol. 2 of 3
Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, 1829, Vol. 2 of 3

Author: Thomas Hamilton

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Published: 2015-07-11

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781331154594

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Excerpt from Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, 1829, Vol. 2 of 3: From MDCCCVIII to MDCCCXIV Chapter I. Campaign Of Sir John Moore. On the liberation of Portugal, by the Convention of Cintra, it was determined by the British government to despatch an expedition to the north of Spain. Preparations for this purpose were immediately set on foot by Sir Hew Dalrymple, and continued by Sir Harry Burrard, without any considerable progress being made in the equipment of the army for active service. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, Vol. 3 of 3
Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, Vol. 3 of 3

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Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-21

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 9780365235637

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Excerpt from Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns, Vol. 3 of 3: From MDCCCVIII to MDCCCXIV Chapter VIII. Plans of Lord Wellington - He besieges Badajos - Its fall. Observations - Movements of Soult - The Spaniards threaten Se ville - Lord Wellington moves on Almaraz - Attack on Almaraz. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns V1
Annals of the Peninsular Campaigns V1

Author: Thomas Hamilton

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Published: 2008-08

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781436995221

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814—Vol. I
Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 to 1814—Vol. I

Author: Thomas Hamilton

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2013-02-25

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1782890076

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When Thomas Hamilton set out to write this detailed history of the Peninsular campaigns, the great struggle for Portugal and Spain was still fresh in the minds of his intended audience. It was also seared on his own memory from his service in the war as an ensign and later lieutenant of the 29th Regiment of Foot. He served at the first siege of Badajoz, at the butchery of Albuera, where he was severely wounded, and, after his recovery, in the battles around the Pyrenees. Following his military service, he turned to writing, penning the noted military novel Cyril Thornton, and was a frequent contributor to “Blackwood’s Magazine”. The Annals were positively received by critics of his own time and were written with much detail from eye-witness accounts amongst his contacts in the military and literary circles that he moved in. They form an excellent and readable account of the military and political events of the Peninsular War and are less critical and argumentative than others written around the same period. This first volume takes the action from the opening of the War to November 1808. Author — Hamilton, Thomas, 1789-1842. Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in 1831, Edinburgh by William Blackwood and T. Cadell, Strand, London. Original Page Count – xi and 388 pages. Illustrations – 3 maps.

Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 To 1814—Vol. III
Annals Of The Peninsular Campaigns, From 1808 To 1814—Vol. III

Author: Thomas Hamilton

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2013-02-25

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1782890092

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When Thomas Hamilton set out to write this detailed history of the Peninsular campaigns, the great struggle for Portugal and Spain was still fresh in the minds of his intended audience. It was also seared on his own memory from his service in the war as an ensign and later lieutenant of the 29th Regiment of Foot. He served at the first siege of Badajoz, at the butchery of Albuera, where he was severely wounded, and, after his recovery, in the battles around the Pyrenees. Following his military service, he turned to writing, penning the noted military novel Cyril Thornton, and was a frequent contributor to “Blackwood’s Magazine”. The Annals were positively received by critics of his own time and were written with much detail from eye-witness accounts amongst his contacts in the military and literary circles that he moved in. They form an excellent and readable account of the military and political events of the Peninsular War and are less critical and argumentative than others written around the same period. This third volume takes the action from Late 1810 to 1814. Illustrations – 7 maps.

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Published: 1901

Total Pages: 1156

ISBN-13:

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Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.