A Treatise on the Defense of Portugal (1811)

A Treatise On The Defense Of Portugal is a historical book written by William Granville Eliot in 1811. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the defense strategy of Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars. Eliot was a British military officer who served in Portugal during the war and his experiences form the basis of the book.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Portugal's defense strategy. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and topography of Portugal, while the second chapter discusses the military resources available to the country. The third chapter discusses the organization of the Portuguese army and the fourth chapter focuses on the role of the British army in Portugal.The book also discusses the tactics used by the Portuguese and British armies during the war, including the use of guerrilla warfare and the construction of fortifications. Eliot also provides a detailed analysis of the battles fought in Portugal during the war, including the battles of Busaco and Albuera.Overall, A Treatise On The Defense Of Portugal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Napoleonic Wars or the military history of Portugal. Eliot's firsthand experiences and detailed analysis make this book an important contribution to the study of military strategy and tactics.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.