An Account of the War in Portugal Between Don Pedro and Don Miguel Tapa blanda - 2013

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. As New with no dust jacket. 2013. Facsimile Edition. Original Wrappers. 110805417X . 370 pages. Stamped Damaged on verso title page. Minor shelfwear. Otherwise in new condition. ; Paperback; Octavo; Charles Napier (1786__1860) served in the Royal Navy for sixty years. A brave yet controversial commander, he became one of the most popular naval officers in Britain for his role in many battles during the Napoleonic, Anglo-American, Syrian and Crimean wars. He also served as an MP in Parliament. In this two-volume work, originally published in 1836, Napier gives a first-hand account of the Portuguese Civil War, in which he was a key participant. Between 1828 and 1834, a conflict of succession occurred between two brothers, the progressive constitutionalist Don Pedro and the authoritarian absolutist Don Miguel. In 1833, Napier led the Liberal fleet which defeated Don Miguel. He remained in Portugal for some time after the surrender to fight pockets of… Leer más

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Paperback / softback. New. Charles Napier (1786-1860), a brave but controversial naval officer, became a hero in Britain after taking part in major battles during a sixty-year career. In this two-volume work, published in 1836, Napier gives a first-hand account of the Portuguese Civil War, in which he was a key participant.

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Cambridge University Press, 2013-05-05. paperback. New. 5x1x8. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing