| Author |
Toreno, José María Queipo de Llano Ruiz de Saravia, Conde de, 1786-1843 |
| Title |
Historia del levantamiento, guerra y revolución de España (5 de 5)
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Imprenta de don Tomás Jordán, 1837.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Historia del levantamiento, guerra y revolución de España (5 de 5)" by Toreno is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the complex events surrounding the Peninsular War, particularly focusing on the military confrontations, political maneuvers, and social impacts during Spain's struggle against French invasion and occupation. It narrates the experiences and actions of key figures and various military districts involved in the conflict, providing rich historical detail and analysis. The beginning of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of events that unfolded across various provinces in Spain around 1812. It outlines specific military actions, like the combats at Villaseca and Altafulla under leaders such as Don Luis Lacy and discusses the challenges faced by the Spanish forces, including food scarcity and battles against French troops. It also introduces several notable figures and guerrilla leaders, highlighting their tactics and engagements, notably in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. Through these accounts, the opening provides a glimpse into the intricate tapestry of warfare and resistance that characterized this tumultuous period in Spanish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Campaigns -- Spain
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| Subject |
Spain -- History -- Napoleonic Conquest, 1808-1813
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70153 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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