Relation Of The Siege Of Tarragona, And The Storming And Capture Of That City By The French, In June, 1811 (1813) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166155438)

""Relation of the Siege of Tarragona, and the Storming and Capture of that City by the French, in June, 1811"" is a historical account of the events that took place during the siege of Tarragona by the French army in 1811. Written by Juan Senen de Contreras, a Spanish military officer who participated in the defense of the city, the book provides a detailed description of the tactics used by both the French and Spanish armies during the siege. The book begins with an overview of the political and military situation in Spain at the time, including the French invasion of the country and the subsequent resistance by Spanish forces. It then goes on to describe the siege of Tarragona, including the French army's preparations for the attack, the Spanish defenses, and the various battles that took place during the siege. De Contreras provides a vivid portrayal of the horrors of war, including the suffering of the civilian population, the destruction of buildings and infrastructure, and the loss of life on both sides. He also describes the bravery and heroism of the Spanish soldiers who fought to defend their city, and the sacrifices they made in the face of overwhelming odds. Overall, ""Relation of the Siege of Tarragona, and the Storming and Capture of that City by the French, in June, 1811"" is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in the history of Spain and the Napoleonic Wars. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the history of Spain, or the broader history of Europe in the early 19th century.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.

Author: Juan Senen De Contreras
ISBN-10: 1166155439
ISBN-13: 9781166155438
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d