The renowned military historian Sir William Napier provides a detailed account of the Peninsular War, one of the most important conflicts of the early 19th century. Drawing on his own experiences as a soldier, Napier creates a vivid and compelling narrative that captures the drama and tragedy of this wartime period. Anyone interested in military history, or the history of Europe in the early 19th century, will find this book to be a fascinating read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.