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The Light Brigade in Spain: Or the Last Fight of Sir John Moore (1904)
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The Light Brigade in Spain: Or the Last Fight of Sir John Moore (1904)

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""The Light Brigade in Spain: Or The Last Fight of Sir John Moore"" is a historical book written by Herbert Strang and originally published in 1904. The book is set during the Peninsular War (1807-1814) and focuses on the British Light Brigade's involvement in the Battle of Corunna in 1809. The main character, Sir John Moore, was a British general who led the army during the battle. The book describes the events leading up to the battle, the military strategies employed by the British and French armies, and the aftermath of the battle. It also explores the personal lives and motivations of the soldiers involved in the conflict. The book is a fictionalized account of the battle, but it is based on historical events and is intended to provide an accurate portrayal of the war. Overall, ""The Light Brigade in Spain: Or The Last Fight of Sir John Moore"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a vivid and engaging account of one of the most significant battles of the Peninsular War.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 December 2008
Pages
444
ISBN
9781437415780

""The Light Brigade in Spain: Or The Last Fight of Sir John Moore"" is a historical book written by Herbert Strang and originally published in 1904. The book is set during the Peninsular War (1807-1814) and focuses on the British Light Brigade's involvement in the Battle of Corunna in 1809. The main character, Sir John Moore, was a British general who led the army during the battle. The book describes the events leading up to the battle, the military strategies employed by the British and French armies, and the aftermath of the battle. It also explores the personal lives and motivations of the soldiers involved in the conflict. The book is a fictionalized account of the battle, but it is based on historical events and is intended to provide an accurate portrayal of the war. Overall, ""The Light Brigade in Spain: Or The Last Fight of Sir John Moore"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a vivid and engaging account of one of the most significant battles of the Peninsular War.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 December 2008
Pages
444
ISBN
9781437415780